Explore and debate the pros and cons of outsourcing—investigating why it is becoming a common practice and the effect it has on both the American and global community.

Outsourcing to India
A major debate in the business world today revolves around the practice of “offshoring” or “outsourcing” to foreign countries, especially India. While outsourcing American manufacturing jobs has been happening since the 1970s, the current practice of outsourcing includes American higher-level jobs, ranging from technology helpdesks to accounting and even radiology. In this Discussion, you will explore and debate the pros and cons of outsourcing—investigating why it is becoming a common practice and the effect it has on both the American and global community.