Study Finds Cost Major Factor In Outsourcing Positions

theodp writes "Debunking claims to the contrary, a new study from Duke University asserts that it is purely cost savings, and not the education of Indian and Chinese workers, or a shortage of American engineers that has caused offshore outsourcing. 'The key advantage of hiring Chinese entry-level engineers was cost savings, whereas a few respondents cited strong education or training and a willingness to work long hours. Similarly, cost savings were cited as a major advantage of hiring Indian entry-level engineers, whereas other advantages were technical knowledge, English language skills, strong education or training, ability to learn quickly, and a strong work ethic.' The article goes on to point out that despite this, outsourcing will continue to be a problem for US workers in coming decades; new elements of traditional corporations like R&D may in fact be next on the outsourcing chopping block."

Comments

Re:work ethic my eye

[Anonymous Coward]

Whew, and I was afraid that I was being let go because I was on slashdot all day.

Re:Summary of the Corporate Attitudes

[raehl]

If corporations can outsource labor, why can't I outsource purchase?

Republicans?

No Shit Cost is a (the) Factor

[alcmaeon]

In other news: water runs downhill, the air is full of colorless gasses, and the sun is a big ball of fire.

Re:Inflating/devaluing

[Colin Smith]

Dude, inflation is holding steady around ~2-or-3ish% (2.42% for February, I saw; 3.24% last year). Yes. Of course it is.

Re:work ethic my eye

[Duhavid]

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