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(1). A euphemism for outsourcing certain functions to another firm or service provider, intended to imply that the use of the other provider is to the customer’s benefit, as opposed to simply a cost-saving measure, which it invariably is.
(1). An oft-repeated question asked at meetings by someone who thinks everyone else in the room are a bunch of mouth-breathing imbeciles who can’t understand the painfully obvious point he is trying to make.
“So, the idea is to cut costs by upgrading our OS from Windows 3.1 to Windows 8…does that make sense? Okay, fine…we’ll convert to Mac…”
Props to Bill E. for the submission.
(1). An essential skill or expertise, often found not to be possessed by that guy you hired a couple of weeks ago.
“So, Brad…I’m not sure math is one of your core competencies. You might want to start considering other options. You know, not with us here at KPMG.”
