Globalization, Offshoring and Outsourcing

3 credits

Explores, from a strategic perspective, Canadian and global businesses and their wider economic environment. Special emphasis on the impact of information technology used to enable outsourcing, offshoring and joint ventures in the conduct of global trade. Topics further include: government policy, global value chain analysis, and the benefits and downsides of outsourcing and/or offshoring. [3-0-0] Restricted to students in the Minor in Management. Third-year standing. Prerequisite: MGMT_O 290 and MGMT_O 355.