country to lose its former status as a superpower. America
once worked with some of the best technology which allowed
for increased productivity and capital and protected the higher
American salary. When we outsource our business processes to
foreign countries, we are giving these foreign countries our
technology. These countries often, in turn, will utilize this
technology to start their own companies. Instead of owning a
certain technology, American businesses now own nothing but
a brand name. American businesses are finding themselves in
direct competition with foreign businesses that use the same
technology. U.S. businesses have stated that outsourcing will
give them more customers in foreign markets; however, the
foreign businesses are rapidly outcompeting the American
ones, even in America (Roberts 2010).
Offshore outsourcing has also caused the United States to
lose its manufacturing status. We used to manufacture more
than any other country. American factories fueled the
economy, produced all of our material items, and provided
many jobs. Our manufacturing helped us to win World War II,
and to enjoy prosperity afterwards. Products that were made
in the U.S.A. were associated with quality (Morely 2003).