IT offshoring is a very controversial issue because it shifts jobs to other countries. At the same time, it has the potential to decrease the organization’s costs significantly. Whether offshoring is good or bad for the people of affected countries is an issue of constant controversy. Explain how you feel about this issue.
Pros
- cost-saving
- creating non-manufacturing jobs in other countries
- better time-zone coverage
Cons
- job loss in the United States
- potential exploitation of less expensive labor in other countries
- loss of control by the company, difficulty maintaining quality control
- cultural and language differences