The criteria that firms apply to decide whether to produce a component part or purchase it in the market.
Concept Introduction:
Firms have to list criteria before deciding how to produce a component, based on objectives like profit-making, the cost involved, production limitations like resource availability, etc.
Explanation of Solution
Firms always have to decide between making a component or buying it outside. Their decision is always based on criteria like profit expectation and relevant cost of decision making.
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