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__Introduction__
For this assignment I choose to focus on the concept of Outsourcing. The articles I used are presented below along with my summary as well as the powerpoint slide. Enjoy!

__Article Analysis__
Many firms are choosing the way of outsourcing for various reasons after seeing the benefits that have risen for other companies over the past few years. Outsourcing can save a tremendous amount of money, but how this is possible is explained by Ian S. Hayes in his article //Outsourcing, Insourcing and Saving Money//. “Reduce workload”, “increase efficiency” and “lower resource costs” are the three categories which Hayes says save a firm money. By outsourcing jobs such as data entry, a company may be able to eliminate an entire department within its firm. Outsourcing would allow a firm to cut costs on hardware, software (updates), and people resources. Also, by no longer having the burden of the jobs that are being outsourced, companies would be able to increase the efficiency of other jobs as now they would be able to focus more of their resources upon those. Hayes then goes on to address the three subcategories of “lower resource costs” which are Downsizing, Downscaling, and Relocating. By downsizing, a firm is immediately cutting their costs such as salaries. In downscaling, a firm chooses to retain individuals who are below their pay grade but have as much experience as seniors so that they can assume the senior responsibilities and therefore the firm is able to get jobs completed for less money (pay the juniors rather than the seniors). By outsourcing jobs, a firm may not require as much space such as a large office building in downtown, therefore, by relocating to a smaller facility will reduce costs as well
 * Outsourcing, Insourcing and Saving Money**
 * by Ian S. Hayes**

__Articles Used - Bibliography__
[|Outsourcing, Insourcing and Saving Money by Ian S. Hayes]

[|What is Outsourcing?]

[|Best countries to Outsource to - Forbes]

[|Disadvantages of Outsourcing]

__Feedback__
So now I pose the question to you. As a manager, would you consider outsourcing jobs from your firm to another company? If so, what would be the deciding factor and if not, why wouldn't you outsource? Feel free to edit this page and add a line or two presenting your view below.

Outsourcing is the most efficient method of completing a task or project which requires expertise of specialists not present in the corporation. If one can find an adequate specialist to which an important task can be delegated, work can be completed quickly and professionally; a better final product will result, and thus, more revenue. Yes, I would outsource. - //Mark Steele//

Probably not. The main reason is because it really takes a way from the company; first of all there is no experience gained from the project if you forward it along. Second, it also kills the ethical establishment you build with you client;
 * H****ow happy would you be if Best Buy told you their shipping your computer for repair to another country?** user:hindawir

i think outsourcing is only useful if a company doesnt have the necessary skills to produce it themselves. another possible method to attain software resource is to use open source. but i would definately outsource if i find it the most beneficial in a given circumstance. another way to obtain resources is through strategic alliances

It would depend on what the tasks are and whether they are directly related to the tasks performed in the home country. I have seen for myself that a lot of confusion and frustration is stirred up during outsourcing due to different time zones, cultural barriers, language barriers, and the blame game gets played.

outsourcing is not limited to using resources outside the home country. it could be just outside the company, so another company

I think it depends on the company and the situation if I wanted to outsource. Keeping jobs in our own country should be our primary goal but in order to have successful and prosperous companies that need to outsource then let them. But I think it is important to remember that creating jobs for Canadian citizens is just as much as everyone's responsibility in Canada. - //Natalia Wawrzyniak//

All good points guys! Thanks for your contribution