The Transnational Outsourcing Of Labor

Tegan failed to impart proper knowledge of its A/P system to Hrad due to lack of sufficient personnel and expertise in that area, as per the case, only one employee was there (Julia Jones) who was having the functional knowledge of the current system and was solely responsible to interact and review the low level designs (LLDs), which resulted in the backlog of reviews and thus Hrad was not able to iterate as required.

The U.S. economy has seen many hardships within the last decade. The economy has suffered from a recession that is still threatening to cripple some Americans and unemployment has been at an all time high. People have lost homes and jobs and many businesses have gone bankrupt simply trying to survive. However, in the midst of this economic crisis some companies have managed to survive. Many companies, approximately 36% of them, have found a way to avoid economic collapse by cutting costs (Job Outsourcing Statistics, 2014). One of the most popular cost reducing strategies of our time is called outsourcing.

It’s definitely the birth of inequality and the reduction in employment is at a high. The economy is growing rapidly, while creating numerous complicated issues. Although, the rich are being wealthier, all the while the poor is at a poverty level. As viewers, we see this is causing a great impact and hardship for people who aren’t in a higher social class. Outsourcing jobs is not a solution, when plenty of jobs is in great demand in the U.S. it just not logical. I am not against another country having employment, but at lease, fix our problem here first. Yes, it is really hard for people to maintain the normal standard of living. But, it makes it even harder when we have insufficient job to keep us employed or even the ability to create new

You may have been asked if your job is next with the recent outbreak of shipping American jobs overseas. Lately, all of the corporate talk is about outsourcing and how it’s helping American companies grow, but what is not talked about is how it’s going to effect the American economy in the next few years and what should be done to stop it. Outsourcing is a modern plague that is killing the American dream. Its long-term effect is catastrophically damaging to the American economy and Americans need to step up their educational expectations, skill sets and motivation if they are to keep that long-fought for dream alive.

Because of outsourcing jobs to overseas many American workers lost their jobs or compelled to work for much less compensation. This trend leads to the shrinkage of middle class income bracket and the reduction of the family’s standard of living. Besides, due to the elusive future employment status and the financial problems, many people have to live hand to mouth, and many more have to cut their expenditures in order to survive this dreadful and unpleasant situation. More importantly, the reduction in spending money and the deterioration of consumer confidence can hurt the economy severely and exacerbate the situation.

Since the dawn of time there has been a power struggle in connection to employer and employee relationships. The struggle has been shown over time from the lords of the land collecting dues/taxes from their servants to masters owning slaves and thrashing them into submission. Unionization, workers fighting for their rights and freedoms, has been in evolution for many centuries. Workers have had to fight for everything that we as a society take for granted today. From the Charter of Rights to the Employment Standards Act, the workers have fought for every inch they have gained in rights. Workers gave their lives in unfavourable working conditions, which lead to our Occupational Health and Safety Act. Employees having

What should Americans do about sweatshops? A question many of us ask ourselves on a daily basis. The goods made in sweatshops are cheap and easy to buy for American consumers but they come at a cost. Women and children work 17 hours a day in harsh working conditions where they are exposed to many hazards. The best thing the average American can do is boycott the companies using sweatshops.

This report analyses how American Companies started offshoring or moving white collar and blue collar positions to other countries with low pay since the 1960’s. Also, the purpose of this report is to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of offshoring jobs to countries with low pay. This report will analyze how the consumers, communities, and corporations are beneficiated and/or affected.

One key foundational concept that can also be applied too is globalization of both the labor competition and the business; globalization of not only ethnicity but also of gender. The reason so is because in the past many issues have risen due to lack of globalization. Applying such concept will be crucial to keep labor relations and collective bargaining away from adverserial approach.

I would agree with the special report when it says that outsourcing and offshoring are not threats to the US. However, I do think that there are disadvantages to outsourcing and offshoring. Outsourcing and offshoring were originally made for countries to save money in production and labor costs; now places like China and India, the counties that US companies were offshoring too for cheap labor aren’t as cheap anymore. The special report examines some of the disadvantages of outsourcing and offshoring. These disadvantages include: high shipping costs, long transportation time, weakening innovation, and supply chain risks. The biggest known threat that comes hand in hand with outsourcing and offshoring is loss of jobs. But, I don’t think that

Although these new technology, more like companies, enter a new land looking for cheaper work force, it stills gives the country a huge boost in the demand for low level skilled workers. In the article “In what way has globalization affected unemployment?” Marsida T. Najdeni said that “What used to be done by low skilled workers in the U.S., it is probably getting done in sweatshops across Asia. Nonetheless, these sweat shops are all these Asian workers from the other side of the world have to survive. The famous Cambodian sweatshops to us might be unimaginable, but to the people living there is the only way of making their daily bread.” meaning that the gain of these countries mean losses to some already developed countries, like the US for

The last few decades have seen an unprecedented decline in the density and bargaining power of trade unions in western democracies. Among the reasons for this trend, include rapid globalization, volatile market conditions that trigger unemployment, the prevalence of anti-union laws, and intense hostility of employers towards unionization. Cyclic economic downturns have increased the operating costs over the years, especially in the form of wages and salaries demanded by employees through trade unions. High costs of operations translate into profit and revenue erosion, which threatens the viability of business organizations. For this reason, the majority of employers perceive unions as a “competitive liability” (Jackson, 2013). Employer hostility towards unions has intensified in recent years, leading to increased violations of labor laws in various workplaces. Companies use threats of job dismissals and sweet deals such as employee improvement programs to minimize union membership in their firms (Foster, Laird, McAndrew, & Murrie, n.d.). In the face of rising unemployment and surplus labor provided by low-skilled immigrant workers, employees are reluctant to engage in activities that threaten their job security, including unionism. As a result, union density and influence continues to fall particularly in the private sector where managerial resistance is stronger and endemic in the wake of capitalism and profit-maximization orientation (Jackson, 2013). This

UAE has experienced a rapid population growth among the indigenous people and expatriates immigration that makes up more than quarter of the population. The population comprises of most of the young experts that have migrated to UAE as workers making it a large labor force country which makes it the best place for product marketing. Also, there has been increased female participation in labor force after the legislation and motivations which has made UAE less dependent on foreign labor thus growing domestic labor force. Moreover, the employment rate in UAE is relatively low which means that its economy is excellent. These factors suggest that offshore activities in the UAE are the best step which would benefit from an acquisition of

In the most labor dependent industry on earth, workers have no voice. The supply chain is constantly on the rise, globalization of production is outsourced

Nice post this week! I agree that when the majority of people hear or think if sweatshops it is in a negative way. I know I did until I learned more about them and what they do for people. I believe that sweatshops are still not okay in my opinion, but for what they are they are starting to improve and are more beneficial and safer for workers. I totally agree it is wrong, but when looking at it from both sides I can see where these people are coming from. Being who I am I will probably never be okay with the thought of sweatshops, but some people need it to survive and support their families. Plus, if we do stop buying from them it will only make it worse for them. I cannot even imagine how much worse it could get! I agree with you that sweatshops function in the framework of globalization. It is crazy how a $2 wage is something to brag about in China, but in the United States, it would not cut it at all. I think if I were running my own business I would use them because I know if I do not it just makes the problem worse, but I would make sure that everyone is treated fairly and has good working conditions. I also really liked your analogy about CSR being the underrated bass player in a rock band! I agree. Nice job this week!