Business Development - Reflective Writing on Outsourcing Analysis

This assignment is a reflective analysis of a student's learning experience concerning outsourcing in a business context. The student initially had a basic understanding of outsourcing but gained in-depth knowledge throughout the course. The assignment explores the advantages, such as cost reduction and increased efficiency, while also addressing the disadvantages, like data security and management issues. The student reflects on how this knowledge will be valuable in the future, particularly in strategic planning and decision-making related to outsourcing. The learning process involved research and analysis of outsourcing's impact on various business operations, leading to improved analytical skills and an understanding of the strategic importance of outsourcing in a dynamic business environment. The student plans to apply this knowledge to make informed decisions and conduct further research on outsourcing's sustainable use in business productivity.

ASSIGNMENT 3: REFLECTIVE WRITING

1. Evaluate the effectiveness and your usefulness of the learning experience
Proceeding with the assignment was a standard experience for me. I was able to attain better
knowledge regarding the persisting condition in any business environment due to the application
of outsourcing. While the outsourcing consists of its set of advantages and disadvantages, earlier,
I had only a brief comprehension regarding the same. However, by the end of the course, the
underlying aspects relating to the selected topic was better understood by me, which can be
helpful in future as well.
2. Explain how this learning process will be useful to you in
The attained learning experience can be helpful for me in the future. It can be said that with the
attained theoretical knowledge, it will be easier for me in the future to ensure that the practical
application is done in a proper manner. For instance, if the organization I am employed at or
associated with will plan on undertaking outsourcing; it will be easier for me to draft a strategy
taking into consideration the conclusive outcomes. Thus, by identifying the advantages and
disadvantages of the process, appropriate measures can be taken that would help the organization
to attain the best outcomes from the process (Schniederjans et al. 2015). Individually, better
analytical skills have been attained by me by differentiating the advantages and disadvantages of
outsourcing. Thus, it can be said that the practical application of theoretical
3. Describe objectively what happened in the learning process
Initially, I had only a brief knowledge regarding the concept of outsourcing. However, during the
learning process, the in-depth knowledge regarding the same has been acquired by me. While
earlier I was more acquainted with the advantages of the process which included better
assistance, reduction in the cost, focus on the most important business operations, increased
efficiency and so on; not much was known to me regarding the disadvantages that are associated
with the process (Uluskan et al. 2016). On the basis of the learning experience, it was
appropriately understood that there are hidden disadvantages of the process as well. Issues like
sharing the confidential organizational data, problems in the management of activities,
scheduling the functioning of the organization (Dolgui and Proth, 2013). Compromising with the
quality of the work also tag along with the process. Thus, it can be said that the learning

procedure explained the intricate details relating to the mentioned process and the underlying
consequences of the same.
4. Evaluate what you learn
On the basis of the research, it was easier for me to understand the persisting conditions. It gave
me the opportunity to gain better knowledge regarding the selected topic. With the help of the
research, evidence based studies were further evaluated by me which was helpful in
comprehending how the process works. It n order to survive in a proper manner in any business
environment; it is important that a standard strategic approach is being maintained. With the help
of the business research it has become much easier for me to identify the factors which may have
an impact on the organizations in any business environment. On the basis of the acquired
knowledge, the ability to draw strategic plan for not only individual growth but also for the
organizational productivity in the most efficient manner was learnt by me. Thus, the scope of
taking up entrepreneurship and establishing strong foot in the corporate market has become
higher in my case with the acquired knowledge regarding the operations associated with the
business environment (Willcocks and Cullen, 2013). Thus, with better understanding of the
characteristics of the business with help of appropriate research, it will be helpful in ensuring that
the future perspectives relating to the business studies are further explored and concrete
conclusions are drafted for future implications.
5. Explain your learning process
The mentioned topic was selected by me since the rises of the outsourcing as a business process
have been immense. While the nature of the business market is ever changing, it is important to
stay updated with the trends relating with it. In order to function and survive systematically in
the business sphere, it is important that the twists and bends are properly understood and detailed
learning is one of the potential tools that can provide any individual a scope to enhance their
abilities considerably. Being one of the most utilized techniques for reduction of cost, the
outsourcing is applied by many small and large scale industries alike. While doing an elaborate
research on the same, it was recognized by me how the function is connected with the other
business procedures and its impact on the same. The operation management of a firm can be

done in a better manner with the help of detailed knowledge relating to the functions like the
mentioned topic.
On the completion of the study, I felt that I was able to manage my personal skills as well.
During the study, I learnt to manage time and available resources to bring out the best outcomes
for the study. Apart from time and resource management, the capabilities of analysis and
observation have also been enhanced in me. The research has also made me learn further the
steps and requirements that are needed to conduct a standard study. The sequence which is
needed to be followed to complete any specific research was understood in details by me.
6. Explain Plan how this learning you will applied
The acquired knowledge from the study can be helpful for me in my future endeavors. A more
planned and structured approach can be taken by me to ensure that the chances of errors and
faults are identified in prior and appropriate steps are taken to address the same. While the
detailed knowledge can be utilized practically in any business environment; it can also be said
that with the help of appropriate knowledge, considerable steps can be taken for the elimination
of the same (Betz and Tidona, 2015). Furthermore, it can also be maintained that on the basis of
the study which have been done, a more in-depth analysis can be done that would be helpful in
ensuring that better results are attained that explains the business environment in a proper
manner. The scope of future research in regards with the mentioned topic is persistent. It can be
determined how the outsourcing in business environment can be utilized as a sustainable tool to
generate standard business productivity.

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