STRIPPING AMERICA

Stripping America

Aaron General

Webster University

Table of Contents

Abstract3

Introduction5

History of Outsourcing6

Globalization and it's Impact on America8

Unemployment Issue due to Outsourcing10

Off-shoring11

Introduction of E-Commerce and its Impact on America12

Advantages of Outsourcing13

Disadvantages of Outsourcing18

Ethical Issues in Outsourcing21

Free Trade - A Catalyst for Outsourcing22

Conclusion23

References25

Abstract

America is known for being the land of opportunity. With a very high quality of life and low unemployment rates, many people have left their countries, ways of life, and even families for the opportunities that exist here. The American people also have a great sense of pride and want to protect what is enjoyed here. Americans are grateful to work and enjoy the fruits of their labour - and rightfully so. In spite of this, America has recently had to find ways to remain competitive with other countries.

This paper defines outsourcing as the allocation of responsibilities or assignments from in-house production to an outside body. This paper details the advantages and disadvantages to this growing business practice. The paper examines the effectiveness of outsourcing and out-tasking which entails shifting a considerable amount of management control to the supplier. This paper also discusses the issue of outsourcing to foreign countries where the cost is significantly lower. This paper discusses how in recent years the business practice of outsourcing jobs has been considered both a blessing for American business and a concern for the American worker. Outsourcing for business appeared to be the answer to globalization and the ability of American business to remain competitive in the marketplace. The paper further discusses how outsourcing also led many American workers to suddenly find them-selves unemployed, especially in the area of manufacturing. Supporters of these two sides to the issue have continued to argue the merits and harm that is evident in outsourcing, as the practice grows across the globe. It is evident, however, that in a modern society in which globalization is a reality of business, outsourcing will remain a factor that affects all American lives.

Stripping America

Introduction

Americans are being robbed of the American Dream because outsourcing to outside countries was supposed to benefit both Americans and foreign countries as fair trade. The argument has been that outsourcing to foreign countries has not affected our country. There was a household employment survey that said that there are over 1.9 million more American workers that are now employed since the recession (Kane, Schaefer, and Fraser, 2006). They do not take into account that these workers who lost their jobs and found reemployment for usually 80% of their previous pay (Doubs, 2006). There is a benefit of outsourcing overseas that is consumers can buy goods and services at lower prices, and sometimes higher-quality products at the same price. Outsourcing also benefits the foreign country by bringing in more work. However, the good intentions are not truly working out for America.

Outsourcing

The concept of taking internal company functions and paying an outside firm to handle them. Outsourcing is done to save money, improve quality, or free company resources for other activities.

Outsourcing has been occurring for decades and has affected the manufacturing ...