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nicole mack

Digital Government and Society - 1 views

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shared by nicole mack on 26 Oct 10 - Cached
  • MATTHEW H on 26 Oct 10
     
    Important because it gives some general statements for technology in government, and employment.
ShelbyK K

flatclassroomproject » Globalization and Outsourcing - 0 views

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shared by ShelbyK K on 10 Oct 08 - No Cached
  • Many businesses have started relying on other countries for employment. Some rely on other countries for computer parts or etc. Many ask one question about outsourcing: is it Good or Bad?Outsourcing is costing American jobs daily. Some view that outsourcing is not affecting our economy. Some businesses are outsourcing because it is cheaper to pay the people from other countries that it is to pay American workers. In the background section of outsourcing examples are given of some companies that outsource for parts and labor.
  • ShelbyK K on 10 Oct 08
     
    This is last years page I think everyone in our group should read it.
James D

Outsourcing Backlash: Globalization in the Knowledge Economy - 0 views

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outsourcing

shared by James D on 06 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Historically, companies in the United States, Europe and Japan have led globalization, because those countries pushed products and services into developing countries.
  • Likewise, local politicians and political parties may try to protect jobs and obtain votes through legislation such as the bills currently being debated in four U.S. states aimed at blocking the outsourcing of government work to offshore enterprises.
  • Another factor making outsourcing attractive is the changing nature of technical work
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  • With this move to SODA, technologists and business people are talking, working with and understanding processes better. Communication between all parties is in terms of processes and subprocesses, more accurately mapping business needs.
  • Workers in one area of the globe will hear about practices in other parts of the world, raising awareness and intensifying their demands for equity. Labor forces in relatively disadvantaged economies will lobby to bring workforce programs into alignment with those of their global peers. Meanwhile, the values of workers and consumers in wealthier regions will promulgate globally, creating pressure across markets to adopt safe and competitive labor practices. In the long term — 10 years or more — the continuous pressure for equitable practices will normalize work/life programs and start to narrow the gap among regional labor rates.
  • For now, enterprises that are lured by low-cost labor markets will make decisions that satisfy immediate budget requirements, but many know little about domestic outsourcing, and even less about offshore outsourcing.
  • According to a 22 July 2003 article in the New York Times, IBM is now acknowledging the apparent necessity of moving service work to low-cost regions, and it is anticipating anger from displaced employees, as well as potential unionization for worker protection
  • Although there is frequent talk of "sweatshops" in many developing countries, the reality is often far different. In terms of economies of scale, domestic spending power and quality of life, many people in developing nations are compensated exceptionally well. As enterprises globalize, employers worldwide will be forced to offer more-competitive salaries and packages to their employees, especially those who are based abroad
  • James D on 28 Sep 10
     
    " Equal-Opportunity Globalization Historically, companies in the United States, Europe and Japan have led globalization, because those countries pushed products and services into developing countries. As the business of offshore sourcing grows, globalization is beginning to become widely accepted elsewhere. With "nearshore" and offshore sourcing, the global equation has changed. Enterprises in developing countries and emerging markets are now reaching into developed economies, offering a talented workforce at a fraction of the price. Developed and developing economies are exploiting each other's markets, economies and labor forces. It is natural to expect that those disadvantaged by globalization - irrespective of market - will protest and make known their issues. Likewise, local politicians and political parties may try to protect jobs and obtain votes through legislation such as the bills currently being debated in four U.S. states aimed at blocking the outsourcing of government work to offshore enterprises. Moreover, unlike previous instances of globalization - in textiles, products and manufacturing - the latest round is occurring almost instantaneously over a vast and sophisticated communication network. This has enabled business, projects, tasks and jobs to be transferred to virtual workforces across the globe quickly and transparently - a trend that is occurring so rapidly as to disorient entire professions, societies and organizations. Changing Nature of Technical Work Another factor making outsourcing attractive is the changing nature of technical work. By 2006, service-oriented architecture (SOA) will be at least partially adopted in more than 60 percent of new, large and systematically oriented application development projects (0.7 probability). The proliferation of Web services and SOA is causing software to be developed in smaller units that are easier to map to business processes. These smaller units are also ideal for an offshore envi
Susan D

Business Communication - 0 views

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virtual_communication flatclassroomproject govt_business

shared by Susan D on 19 Oct 11 - Cached
  • Business communication involves any kind of communication that foster strong partnerships, promote products or services, as well as relay information within a particular organization.
  • imperative therefore that communications should be done clearly, efficiently, and accurately
  • it can have a great impact on a company’s reputation and credibility, and will definitely say a lot about its level of professionalism.
  • Susan D on 19 Oct 11
     
    "Business communication involves any kind of communication that foster strong partnerships, promote products or services, as well as relay information within a particular organization. It is imperative therefore that communications should be done clearly, efficiently, and accurately because it can have a great impact on a company's reputation and credibility, and will definitely say a lot about its level of professionalism. There are many types of business communication, including electronic communication, employment communication, verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as written communication and all these must be done properly in order to reap good results."
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