The book gives strong reasons to outsource globally. After reading the book, one clearly realises that the job market will never be the same. Competition for a job will now be global....& the need to constantly learn new skill sets will be important for survival & growth. The book is simple to read. The case studies from GE, Northwestern Mutual & ABN Amro are very helpful to understand the different approaches to outsourcing. There are some Best practices in those case studies which a practicing manager could use. The chapter on possible countries for outsourcing is very informative.

"This is a guide to a dynamic country of a billion people with a complex culture and vibrant business environment, offering proven strategies for working positively with Indian businesses." Paul Davies takes you behind the scenes to show you how to select the right partner for your company from the myriad of Indian businesses that all seem to present a similar face to the West. He draws on his own experiences developing business partnerships in India to take you step-by-step through the planning and implementation stages, exposing the hidden costs and benefits, and carefully steering you away from the inherent dangers in offshoring.

The author applies her experience in the analysis of such Offshore issues as the financial growth of the Offshore industry, keys to success in initiating a program, choosing and managing vendors, risk mitigations, and employee impacts. A detailed program checklist outlines the steps for successful Offshore execution, providing real-world exposure and guidance to a movement that has become a fixture in the IT realm.

This book is a 'plane' read to understand offshore outsourcing. The best part about the book are the case studies, especially that of GE, done through extensive interviews with GE leadership

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