• Internal activity refers to an activity or operation carried out within a company, instead of relying on external providers.
  • Many large companies use their own legal teams, developers, marketers or other specialized services.
  • While some companies typically outsource these divisions, a firm can retain more flexibility in these operations by keeping them in-house.
  • Domestic financing is common among automakers and financial firms.
  • There are trade-offs in keeping some specialists on staff, as they have to be employed full-time, even if they are not always employed.