So we've spent the last few weeks talking about outsourcing. Where, when, why, who and so on. Now I have a question about outsourcing. What is the criteria in determining who to outsource to. IT functions are continually being outsourced to India because of the know-how of the workforce and certain cost efficiencies.
Well what other factors would influence the selection of the locations and destinations. The answer to this question could lead to the opening of new business in the 3rd World in order to create jobs and spur technological advances.
One factor that I think benefits India, especially in regards to outsourcing from the U.S., is language. English is one of the official languages spoken in India, therefor it is easier for U.S. based companies to work with them. Another factor could be that India is a stable country, whereas a Somalia or Venezuela may not be as stable and therefor not as attractive a place to rely on for business.
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