Recently, several prominent research established the Foundation for Transparency in Offshoring (www.offshoretransparency.org) as a reaction to problems with some offshore research activities. I’m trying to understand this initiative so any assistance would be helpful.
Four days ago, I posted the following on BaQMAR’s Linkedin discussion forum:
We don’t offshore so I don’t have a stake in it; however, I’m still
trying to understand this initiative. I would welcome any
enlightenment.
I don’t question anyone’s concern over offshoring. But why certify
whether someone does or not? If I’m a client and I don’t want something
done offshore, can’t I just ask if they do it and/or demand that they
don’t do my work offshore? If that doesn’t work, can’t I generally take
my work to a company who does not offshore any work?
Not to be cynical, but I was in politics for a period of my life. Often
“transparency efforts” were, in actuality, veiled efforts to kill
something in a politically correct way. On its surface, this seems to
be the same type of effort.
As I said, I don’t have a personal stake in it, but I would appreciate
enlightenment on why a company should be certified as to whether they
offshore or not.
“transparency efforts” were, in actuality, veiled efforts to kill
something in a politically correct way. On its surface, this seems to
be the same type of effort.
enlightenment on why a company should be certified as to whether they
offshore or not.
No answer has been posted, so I open it up here. Through self-certification, FTO offers two seals: one for companies that do not offshore and one for those who are responsible about it. Its self-reported and there does not appear to be a policing mechanism.
I don’t get it. Help please.