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This 17 page paper examines the potential and real impact of outsourcing on international trade. The paper looks at a range of theories that indicate why outsourcing might change international trade patterns, increasing direct trade and supporting unrelated trade, increasing demand and developing or enhancing trading partner relationships. The bibliography cites 30 sources.
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File: TS14_TEintouts.rtf
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to make a profit were major motivation behind practices such as colonisation and even war. In the twentieth century the level of international trade has increased disproportionately with the level
of output, more trade taking place across international boarders as the benefits of comparative advantage are realised. One trend that is also driving forward international trade has been the
practice of outsourcing. Technology has made outsourcing possible across the globe, communication and information systems facilitate this in a way not possible in the past, with the use of the
internet satellite and optic fibres and the use of knowledge as a resource. Outsourcing makes use of a range of benefits and with many outsourcing projects taking place across
international boarders this is increasing the level of international trade, it is also changing the patterns seen in international trade, to consider how outsourcing is impacting on international trade we
first need to consider what is meant by outsourcing and then consider the potential impact that may be observed. 2. Outsourcing Outsourcing may be defined as "A long-term, results-oriented
relationship with an external service provider for activities traditionally performed within the company. Outsourcing usually applies to a complete business process. It implies a degree of managerial control and risk
on the part of the provider" (firmbuilder.com, 2005). This indicates how and why the practice occurs. If the aim is to save money or add value then the
motivation can be seen, however, it is the elements of the supply chain that are often targeted as the areas most able to realise these benefits in a significant manner.
A mixture of push and pull factors has increased the level of jobs that are outsourced by firms. The demand for lower prices by end users and the pressure for
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