Out-Sourcing and Privatization: Creating Value at What Cost?

Abstract

This report examines aspects of one form of privatization: Outsourcing. The paper treats aspects of recent national publicity about the "off-shoring" of American jobs and displacement of workers in the United States. The presentation promotes an informed stance on many perceptions about the loss of American jobs in a competitive global economy. Discussion of the contention that corporate tax codes need revision to protect American jobs, plus facts on how many jobs are lost due to outsourcing is provided. Lastly, this discussion shows how outsourcing has actual benefits for American business and consumers in a greater global economy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA498429

Entities

People

  • Dwight A. Sheldon

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Information
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • North America
  • Organizational Structure
  • Privatization
  • Public Policy
  • Supply Chain
  • United States

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