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Outsourcing
Outsourcing, especially to low labor-cost countries, has grown
substantially. Be sure to address the following in your paper:
Analyze the trade-offs between inputs for the productivity
improvements.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of global sourcing
versus producing in the U.S.
Describe a product or service of a specific low-labor-cost
country as an example.
Include a recommendation of a low-labor-cost country based on
inputs, trade-offs, and going global advantages.
Your paper should be in paragraph form (avoid the use of bullet
points) and supported with the concepts outlined in your text
and additional scholarly sources
Submit your three- to four-page paper (not including the title
and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according
to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center and
must cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the
textbook.

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