Access: Outsourcing
Authors: Johnson, Jennifer; Scully, Maureen
Source: The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education
Year: 2009
Number of pages: 5
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WHAT IS A TEACHING MODULE?
A teaching module allows faculty to add a topic to an existing course with relative ease. Teaching modules include case studies and background readings, and may include framing questions or a teaching note for use in leading classroom discussion.
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Outsourcing
How businesses can access the benefits of a global marketplace without falling prey to the accompanying risks is a critical question. The cases in this section introduce the ups and downs of outsourcing as well as ways to move ahead while considering ethical, environmental, and other dimensions.
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