Research Methods
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3. Unit name and level: Research Methods Level 2
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7. Total word count: 3371
CONTENTS
Introduction……………………………………………3
Research question……………………………………...6
Literature review……………………………………….7
Research methodology……………………..…………..12
Conclusion……………………………………………...17
Bibliography and References…………………………..19
INTRODUCTION
The Army for so many years has been relying on outsourcing and Sub contracting of equipment management, jobs and services. According to Kenneth L. Deavers (2007) popular use of outsourcing as a description of corporations’ search for cheap labour reflects a belief about the motives and consequences of economic restructuring, not careful analysis.
I believe several factors are at work simultaneously that are likely to increase outsourcing: rapid technological change, increased risk and the search for flexibility, greater emphasis on core corporate competencies, and globalization. In this broader context, outsourcing is the result of a complex change in the cost boundaries facing firms as they choose between inside and outside production (Deavers, Kenneth L.).
The Army is now paying close attention to Afghanistan, so outsourcing and sub contracting frees it from commitments such as cleaning, catering, servicing of vehicles and equipment, transportation and other deliveries across its worldwide operations. This way, the army is left to focus solely on its core activities of security, military training, combats, reconstruction, peace keeping and humanitarian assistance (Jeremy Waud is MD at Incentive FM).
The Army gives contracts to third-party logistics and private companies based on merit. The best company wins. The Army get its funding from the Government which is based on an annual budget. It is a non profitable organisation so saving money is a key issue. Therefore...
1. Degree name:
2. Degree code:
3. Unit name and level: Research Methods Level 2
4. Student name:
5. Student number:
6. Tutor:
7. Total word count: 3371
CONTENTS
Introduction……………………………………………3
Research question……………………………………...6
Literature review……………………………………….7
Research methodology……………………..…………..12
Conclusion……………………………………………...17
Bibliography and References…………………………..19
INTRODUCTION
The Army for so many years has been relying on outsourcing and Sub contracting of equipment management, jobs and services. According to Kenneth L. Deavers (2007) popular use of outsourcing as a description of corporations’ search for cheap labour reflects a belief about the motives and consequences of economic restructuring, not careful analysis.
I believe several factors are at work simultaneously that are likely to increase outsourcing: rapid technological change, increased risk and the search for flexibility, greater emphasis on core corporate competencies, and globalization. In this broader context, outsourcing is the result of a complex change in the cost boundaries facing firms as they choose between inside and outside production (Deavers, Kenneth L.).
The Army is now paying close attention to Afghanistan, so outsourcing and sub contracting frees it from commitments such as cleaning, catering, servicing of vehicles and equipment, transportation and other deliveries across its worldwide operations. This way, the army is left to focus solely on its core activities of security, military training, combats, reconstruction, peace keeping and humanitarian assistance (Jeremy Waud is MD at Incentive FM).
The Army gives contracts to third-party logistics and private companies based on merit. The best company wins. The Army get its funding from the Government which is based on an annual budget. It is a non profitable organisation so saving money is a key issue. Therefore...