{"id":11020,"date":"2017-04-03T18:52:08","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T18:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/masterybusiness2xngcxmasterspring2016\/?post_type=chapter&p=11020"},"modified":"2017-04-05T23:05:14","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T23:05:14","slug":"discussion-made-in-america","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-wmopen-introbusiness\/chapter\/discussion-made-in-america\/","title":{"raw":"Discussion: Made in America","rendered":"Discussion: Made in America"},"content":{"raw":"

General Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\r\nYou are required to post to this discussion THREE TIMES, on THREE\u00a0DIFFERENT DAYS. Please refer to the Discussion Grading Rubric for details regarding how your performance will be assessed. NOTE: Please be certain to read the entire discussion assignment since in some cases\u00a0there is more than one question you need to discuss, respond to, or address. Be sure that you have answered the entire question!\r\n

Post 1: Initial Post<\/h2>\r\nThis posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs. Word totals for this post should be in the 100\u2013200-word range. Whether you agree or disagree, explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience. Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate.\r\n

Preparation<\/h3>\r\nFew topics associated with global trade are more vehemently debated than outsourcing. For this discussion, you will watch two video clips that provide some perspective on outsourcing. Using the information you gain from the videos and the materials you studied in the course chapter, respond to the discussion question below.\r\n\r\nThe following video clip is from the film Outsourced.<\/em> It covers American sentiment on losing jobs to India and the availability of Chinese goods. We want cheap stuff; however, most of it comes from China.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/win-EzAX5Fc\r\n\r\nAs countries like China and India become leaders in manufacturing, the costs of their expertise rises, diminishing their advantage against U.S. counterparts. At the same time, convoluted and increasingly risky supply chains dependent on inexperienced vendors have turned once stable brands like Boeing into the perfect \"reshoring\" case study. The following video explains why outsourcing can be bad for business.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/V7fsEIp2r_8\r\n

For Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nSelect ONE of the following perspectives on outsourcing, and answer the related questions. Although your opinion is always valued, be sure to support your opinion with facts obtained from your course materials, the videos, or a reliable source. Make sure to cite your sources.\r\n
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  • The consumer: Does the consumer benefit? Are prices lowered by outsourcing? Why or why not?<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Efficiency and productivity: Does outsourcing enhance efficiency and productivity? Why or why not?<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Competition: Does outsourcing encourage competition? Is this a good thing? Why or why not?<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Developing countries: Does outsourcing benefit developing countries? Why or why not?<\/li>\r\n \t
  • International stability: Does outsourcing foster international cooperation, respect, and stability? Why or why not?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    Posts 2 and 3: Respond to Classmates\u2019 Posts<\/h2>\r\n

    Instructions<\/h3>\r\nAfter you have created your initial post, look over the discussion posts of your classmates and give at least two thoughtful responses to two different classmates (one per classmate) as outlined in the Discussion Grading Rubric.\r\n\r\nA response posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph. Word totals for these posts should be in the 75\u2013100-word range. Whether you agree or disagree, explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience. Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate. The goal of your response posts is\u00a0to extend discussions already taking place or pose new possibilities or opinions not previously voiced. Your goal should be to motivate the group discussion and present a creative approach to the topic.","rendered":"

    General Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\n

    You are required to post to this discussion THREE TIMES, on THREE\u00a0DIFFERENT DAYS. Please refer to the Discussion Grading Rubric for details regarding how your performance will be assessed. NOTE: Please be certain to read the entire discussion assignment since in some cases\u00a0there is more than one question you need to discuss, respond to, or address. Be sure that you have answered the entire question!<\/p>\n

    Post 1: Initial Post<\/h2>\n

    This posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs. Word totals for this post should be in the 100\u2013200-word range. Whether you agree or disagree, explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience. Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate.<\/p>\n

    Preparation<\/h3>\n

    Few topics associated with global trade are more vehemently debated than outsourcing. For this discussion, you will watch two video clips that provide some perspective on outsourcing. Using the information you gain from the videos and the materials you studied in the course chapter, respond to the discussion question below.<\/p>\n

    The following video clip is from the film Outsourced.<\/em> It covers American sentiment on losing jobs to India and the availability of Chinese goods. We want cheap stuff; however, most of it comes from China.<\/p>\n