Question: What are the problems associated with fissured workplaces where organizations have outsourced operations they see as peripheral? (Check all that apply.) Multiple select question. It reduces promotion possibilities and training opportunities for nonregular employees. It eliminates the possibility of competition among subcontracting companies. It generally leads to earnings and benefits reductions for the outsourced and subcontracted employees. It increases autonomy that makes it mandatory to have only self-directed work teams.