Assignment:
M5D2: Concepts of Offshoring
Module 5
Concepts of Offshoring
Upon completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
1. Identify the current trends in offshoring, and compare how these vary in a global environment.
More and more American companies are offshoring parts of their operations to other countries. Likewise, foreign companies are setting up business in America. This means that managers can find themselves sent out to different parts of the world at any time. Respond to the following applying the concepts discussed in Chapter 9 of your textbook:
1. Compare and contrast the way of thinking about offshoring operations in U.S., Latin American, and European cultures.
Post your primary response. Be sure to review your writing for grammar and spelling before posting.
Read any postings already provided by your instructor or fellow students. See the SBT Discussion Rubric for how you will be evaluated for this activity.
Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module.
Evaluation Criteria
Review the SBT Discussion Rubric located in the "Start Here" section of the course for more information on grading criteria. Keep the following points in mind:
1. The current trends in offshoring are properly identified and explained with pertinent examples, outlining global differences.