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Pros for Outsourcing and Globalization

First of all outsourcing and globalization is a very controversial topic. However there is enough information to support both ideas. In this article I am going to argue the point that outsourcing to different countries can be a positive benefit. First of all many different companies mainly from Europe and the United States utilize countries such as China to make their products. The number one reason for doing this is cheap labor. In America workers are paid much higher wages because we are a developed country. These developing countries are performing work at an extremely low cost. Right now a car can be built for a much lower costs in a country such as China because their workers are paid a fraction of the price. In America a worker is paid around $15 an hour, whereas a Chinese worker is paid less than $2 an hour. Also outsourcing to different countries can greatly boost the outsourced countries economy. A recent study shows China makes more products for the U.S. than the United States makes for itself. This means that China's economy is booming because of outsourcing and globalization. Globalization stimulates trade between different cultures and languages. Right now America and China are on even terms mainly because of this. China recieves a great economy, while America recieves important and nesessary goods. Outsourcing and globalization are important because they provide cheaper labor, boost the outsourced country's economy, and they promote good relations between different companies and countries.

Cons for Outsourcing and Globalization

Even though there are positive benefits for outsourcing to different countries, there are also many negatives. The major flaw with outsourcing and globalization is loss of jobs. Almost every American is aware of this problem but not everyone has all of the facts. Many key companies in the United States are forced to look at other countries for their manual labor. It is a horrible situation because India, China, and other developing countries will always provide the lower cost for manual labor. This is true because their workers are paid terrible. Employees in other countries are almost forced to work in unsanitary sweatshops just to put food on the table. In America workers are paid a good wage because our Country believes in eguality. We believe that every American has equal rights and no one is left out. America is a strong believer in this because we are a democratic society. In Communist countries they do not practice the message of equality, therefore leaving many with meager wages and horrible circumstances. Also outsourcing and globalization can also weaken an economy. If a country outsources most of its work overseas that means that any company that isn't outsourcing to a different country will be outbid. This causes loss of jobs, companies to go under and overall a poor economy. Finally this causes loss of direct control over your company. If a large quantity of your products are being produced and manufactured in a different location then you lose direct control. This means that you have to go through a different company that has its own employees. This means that one of your employees is not personally overseeing the operation. This can also lead to miscommunication between companies. In conclusion outsourcing and globalization is negative because it takes jobs, weakens economies, and causes a loss in direct control.

Examples of ways you can voice your opinion: Write a letter to either a government official or company that utilizes outsourcing to foreign countries.