Language, Culture, and Collaboration in Offshore Outsourcing: A Case Study of International Training Team Communication Competencies

Jim Melton

doi:10.4324/9781315223933-14

Language, Culture, and Collaboration in Offshore Outsourcing: A Case Study of International Training Team Communication Competencies

Jim Melton

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The large-scale movement of jobs caused by offshore outsourcing affects both nations and industries, as shown by other chapters in this volume. While technical communicators may be able to influence these macrotrends in some ways, as individuals they are often left to adapt to conditions rather than drive them. Thus, an awareness of global currents and an understanding of the kinds of abilities required to navigate them is vital for individuals seeking to remain competitive in the field, as well as for the programs seeking to prepare them.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Outsourcing Technical Communication
Subtitle of host publication	Issues, Policies, and Practices
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	123-145
Number of pages	23
ISBN (Electronic)	9781351842389
ISBN (Print)	9781315223933
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315223933-14
State	Published - Jan 1 2017

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