Three sources of flexibility in completing primary and support activities are particularly useful for firms using the integrated strategy. These are:
A) flexible manufacturing systems, reengineering, and Total Quality Management.
B) outsourcing, reengineering, and flexible manufacturing systems.
C) outsourcing, Total Quality Management, and information networks.
D) flexible manufacturing systems, Total Quality Management, and information networks.

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Flexible manufacturing systems allow for quick adjustments in production to meet changing demand, Total Quality Management emphasizes continuous improvement and adaptability, and information networks enable real-time communication and coordination within a firm's operations. Together, these three sources of flexibility can help firms using an integrated strategy to respond effectively to market changes and customer needs. Option A is partially correct but doesn't include information networks as a source of flexibility. Option B includes outsourcing, which is not a primary activity of the integrated strategy, but rather a support activity. Option C also includes outsourcing as a source of flexibility but doesn't have the other two important sources of flexibility, flexible manufacturing systems, and information networks. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Three Sources of Flexibility in Completing Primary and Support Activities