Understanding the Impact of Outsourcing

This assignment delves into the complexities of outsourcing, examining its potential benefits and inherent challenges. The student conducts research to gain a comprehensive understanding of outsourcing practices and their implications for businesses. They analyze relevant literature and apply research findings to real-world scenarios, ultimately proposing strategies for mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities associated with outsourcing.

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Professor’s Name
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INTRODUCTION AND REFLECTIVE JOURNAL SCOPE
Learning is a continuous process, which needs to be prioritized in the community.
Globally, learning is considered a powerful tool to success, which has been proven by research
over the years. My course has specifically helped me a lot, regarding differentiating between
right and wrong, as related to intellectual fields (Smith 2015, p. 23). I am now well versed with
different experiences, problem-solving skills and more so, increased knowledge. During my
class, I specifically got to be fed with a lot of knowledge regards to the field of outsourcing in the
business community. This is a phenomenon which takes place on a daily basis in our society.
During my course, I realized that most organizations are keen to join with other more established
entities in the industry to achieve their goals, meeting demand, acquire a large market share and
more so, be able to retain consumers. The concept of outsourcing was not embraced currently,
but it has been relevant in the traditional era of doing business. This class has helped me learn a
lot, and remain open-minded regarding what goes on around my environment, specifically in the
business sector (Smith 2015, p. 13). This journal covers this area of learning in critical depth and
presents a reflective analysis of main areas about what I have learned. Opinions about my
learning experience are also provided, and a conclusion included wrapping up the entire aspect.
CRITICALLY AND DEPTH OF LEARNING REFLECTIONS REFLECTIVE ANALYSIS
Effectiveness and usefulness of the learning experience
The learning process was advantageous all along. I was able to do a lot of things on my
own, one of which I would initially rely on my peers for opinions and suggestions. This
experience has helped me to become better and more diverse when it comes to searching for
information. The learning experience has also helped me to realize the importance of literature in
our learning process. The sources I managed to get for my research were secondary sources,

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which have been preserved either in the university library or on online platforms (Miller 2012, p.
14). I would consider this experience to be very effective especially since I am now able to do
thing independently, search for information and judge what is credible and approved, as well as
what is irrelevant and considered ambiguous in the research process.
Judgments connected to observations I have made
I would judge the entire experience as very fulfilling, and informative. I realized the
extent of satisfaction I gained after completing my entire course (Christensen, 2015). This
process is very informative as it has helped me gain knowledge and relevant experience, as well
as an overview of what happens in the real business sector. The value of this experience is
significant, as it has helped me gain a lot, and realize the ultimate value of education, research
and overall learning in the society at large.
How this learning process will be useful
The field of business is dynamic and is a diverse platform which enables businesses and
different individuals to share experiences, knowledge, ideas and come up with the most effective
ways of achieving profitability in the long term (Creswell 2007, p. 12). This learning experience
is bound to serve me in regards to my course, program, future career and life in general. In
regards to my course, I will be able to think critically, and more so, come up with ideas on how I
can handle tasks more effectively. Regarding my program, I will be able to achieve good grades
which will help me raise the ladder of my future career (Silverman 2016, p. 31). Regarding my
career, this learning process will help me to apply concepts I have learned in the professional
world effectively.
Life, in general, is all about idea sharing, innovation, idea generation and application of
theories learned in class. The learning process will, therefore, help me to have a solid framework

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that I will effectively use in decision making in making life choices in the future. I intend to
transfer and apply my new knowledge and insights in the future through first, passing them on to
my juniors at the workplace, and even younger ones in different learning institutions. I intend to
put my knowledge into practice by also coming up with practical and theoretical frameworks
which will help in business and society growth in the future.
Describe objectively what happened in the learning process
During my learning process, I read about the challenges and opportunities which are
associated with outsourcing, the concepts related to outsourcing in the Australian
telecommunication sector, the impact outsourcing has had on the large telecommunication
companies in Australia, the challenges who are faced by major telecommunication companies in
the course of outsourcing, the direct benefits which are associated with outsourcing, as well as
the indirect benefits and finally, the countries where telecommunication companies outsource
jobs to (Cohen 2013, p. 43). I also went ahead to come up with different concepts which I read in
different research sources about the topic in consideration. This learning process has been a
growing experience for me, both intellectually and careers wisely.
Evaluate what you learn
Business research has been useful for my research learning process. I have come across a
lot of aspects I did not initially know of, in the past. For example, I now understand how
operations affect basic business processes. The whole business research process has opened my
mind in regards to what happens in the business and research process (Salkind 2010, p. 54).
Evidently, this field is highly convenient in trying to uncover different elements and practices in
the society. The bottom line should be to establish a clear distinction of what is needed, and what

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is not to be prioritized in the business world. The observations I have made are very beneficial
and related to my coursework.
Explain your learning process:
My learning process has been smooth and interesting. Gaining new skills is an achievement
for any students, and I have not been exclusion. I have gained new insights into different aspects
and ways. My knowledge about the business field and how to gather relevant information in the
same field has been enhanced in different ways (Bryman 2015, p. 23). Through research, I have
been enlightened that the business field can be as interesting as one need and makes it be.
Conducting research is one of the most effective ways for any person to gather relevant
information concerning any given field or topic. Before, I was not furnished will all the details
and needs of conducting research (Neuman 2014, p. 8). However, I was familiar with the basics
and formalities. Today, I am an enlightened student. I can conduct a research and at the same
time have the capability to ensure that it meets all ethical guidelines and it meets the desired
goals.
Connection with other learning has also been enhanced. I have realized that when it comes to
researching different fields, there are no major differences with researching business world
(Blumberg 2014, p. 23). For example, I realized that any research must be furnished with facts
and reliable information. After investigating, I realized that the requirements were not only
effective in business but all fields. Therefore, I was able to connect with other learning, and now
I am more diverse than I was there before.
My feelings were in line with my desire to be a success in my field. Therefore, I was eager to
pursue my course further and know more than I did before. I hypothesize that there are
opportunities as well as challenges when it comes to outsourcing (Sachdeva 2009, p. 13). The

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reason why I did these particular activities was to increase my knowledge on matters related to
outsourcing. In conclusion, the experience was interesting and educating at the same time.
Explain Plan how this learning you will apply
The research subject will affect my career in different ways. First, it will help me to
advice on matters related to the research I conducted. Second, when I attain a leadership position,
I will be able to make wise decisions related to outsourcing because I already know more about it
(Best 2016, p. 12). I have been able to identify the challenges as well as the opportunities which
are presented by outsourcing. Therefore, before I plan to use outsourcing in my organization, I
will be able to know the challenges, and that will help me to know if they are worth
implementing the outsourcing process or not.
CONCLUSION
My learning process in this particular course and subject affects my intellectual power. I
must admit that the path might not be as easy as it may seem. However, a learning process can be
challenging at times. But, what one gains is what matters a lot. What I have gained is worth the
time and sacrifices. The course has assisted me to build my career and to ensure that in future, I
become a person who can be trusted in conducting business. The activities which I have engaged
in have been of so much help to me and my career. For example, the research has given me more
insights about outsourcing. I have been able to have a deeper and widened reasoning on matters
related to outsourcing than there before.

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