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Outsourcing; what does this term mean? "Outsourcing is the practice in which companies move or contract some or all of their manufacturing or service operations to other companies that specialize in those operations of to companies in other countries…When outsourcing involves the movement or contracting of those operations to foreign countries, it is properly called offshoring or offshore outsourcing." (Outsourcing, 2005). What does this mean to you? Many American jobs are now being sent to the overseas market. Jobs from many aspects such as blue jean manufactures, shoe manufacturers, software companies, and telemarketing jobs have moved overseas (Outsourcing, 2005). Why should we not outsource? Outsourcing jobs has many disadvantages; it can cause poor customer service, it creates a complex infrastructure, it has hidden costs, and it can cause a loss of jobs in America.
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Many companies are now unsure of offshoring due to numerous......

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