This assignment focuses on a qualitative research study investigating the risks involved in offshore outsourcing of information technology (IT). It requires students to develop a research proposal, including: defining a suitable research issue, formulating aims and objectives, outlining data collection strategies (primary and secondary), designing a questionnaire, selecting an appropriate sample using effective sampling techniques, analyzing findings, and finally writing a comprehensive report. The study emphasizes understanding the complexities and potential pitfalls of IT outsourcing in an international context.