Read the article, Top Trends Influencing the Outsourcing Industry 2017 Answer the following questions in your essay:
- What are the advantages to offshoring and outsourcing for the company and consumer?
- Disadvantages?
- What are the popular alternatives?
- Do you think automation will decrease outsourcing and offshoring? Why or Why not?
- What are the risks with outsourcing and offshoring?
- What impact will outsourcing have on your career path?
- What can you do to compete in an outsourced industry or flat world?
A good reference to use is Tholons 2015 Top 100 Outsourcing Destinations.
Answer each question through a succinct, clear 2-3 page essay. Do not answer each question separately. Ensure that you utilize APA 6th Edition formatting, including the citation of any resources used. Use and list another source besides the two sources included in this assignment