Consider outsourcing: It is many times the case that at least part of the development process is outsourced. In fact, project leaders today must be capable of handling geographically diverse teams as well as timeline and resource constraints. Outsourcing brings to the table increased efficiency and economic gains to the societies that are interacting.

However, these gains are not quickly realized, and the negative impacts on a society that is outsourcing can be significant from a jobs perspective. Dr. Mankiw, as an economic advisor to President Bush, publicly touted the benefits of outsourcing and was deeply criticized for his stance. Do you think that it is good or bad for a business to outsource work? Do you think there are ethical dilemmas for companies who outsource? Find at least two articles on the impacts of outsourcing, and bring them to share with the class.