Center for Ethics and Business

Business Ethics Fortnight
"More Fun than Decent People Think Should Be Legal"

University of Southern California

Team Members: Nikki Wong, Brian Rapf, Eric Tang, Bryan Haskell, Sarah Watkins Torrey

Advisor: Sandra Chrystal

Topic/Audience: Offshore Outsourcing

Executive Summary

The Trojan Consulting Group recommends that your high tech companies adopt policies to continue offshore outsourcing in an ethical manner. Not only is offshore outsourcing beneficial to all parties involved, it is necessary in the current business environment in order to be competitive and successful, and furthermore, it can motivate firms to increase job training.

The Trojan Consulting Group examines offshore outsourcing from the perspective of all stakeholders who will be affected, and as a result, we identify the vital ethical, legal and financial concerns relating to offshore outsourcing. We offer solutions to improve the current offshore outsourcing challenges.

Ethically, the decision to outsource overseas creates a number of controversial issues.
Adopting a utilitarian stance, Trojan Consulting Group offers solutions that minimize the detrimental affects for all stakeholders, creating the greatest good for the largest quantity of people.

Legally, offshore outsourcing does not violate any United State laws. However, some legislators in Congress, California, and other states are trying to enact protectionist laws that restrict the use of offshore outsourcing. We recommend your companies adopt policies that address and counter these protectionist concerns.

Financially, offshore outsourcing provides United States companies with cost-cutting benefits for consumers and for shareholders. The cost benefits gained from outsourcing translate to increased revenues and new jobs.

The Trojan Consulting Group recommends that you adopt these guidelines for your business decisions related to offshore outsourcing. These changes will benefit your business, surrounding communities, and the world economy.