Assertion (A): Outsourcing grew rapidly after the IT revolution.
Reason (R): Cheap and fast telecommunication lets services be done far from the customer.

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Voice and data can move instantly, so a call centre or accounts team can be in another country.
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Assertion (A): Outsourcing grew rapidly after the IT revolution.Reason (R): Cheap and fast telecommunication lets services be done far from the customer.

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Assertion (A): Outsourcing grew rapidly after the IT revolution.
Reason (R): Cheap and fast telecommunication lets services be done far from the customer.