Offshoring and Outsourcing The consulting company where you work as a systems analyst has refused to use offshoring, claiming management prefers to employ homeland citizens. The company’s competitors have been using offshoring for some time. Your company’s management team wants to discuss outsourcing the company’s accounting system to an overseas firm. Do This: Research laws, guidelines, and opinions regarding outsourcing. Address the following questions: Do you think systems should be developed entirely overseas? Why or why not? What are the major advantages and disadvantages of developing systems offshore? What security issues exist when using offshore developments? Does the United States have an obligation to help with employment overseas or in developing nations? Why or why not? What factors should a company consider when determining whether to use offshore developers?
Offshoring and Outsourcing The consulting company where you work as a systems analyst has refused to use offshoring, claiming management prefers to employ homeland citizens. The company’s competitors have been using offshoring for some time. Your company’s management team wants to discuss outsourcing the company’s accounting system to an overseas firm. Do This: Research laws, guidelines, and opinions regarding outsourcing. Address the following questions: Do you think systems should be developed entirely overseas? Why or why not? What are the major advantages and disadvantages of developing systems offshore? What security issues exist when using offshore developments? Does the United States have an obligation to help with employment overseas or in developing nations? Why or why not? What factors should a company consider when determining whether to use offshore developers?
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