Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience

It cannot be denied that for the past 3 years since China made its first foray to invite FDI in 1979, the country?s economy has been progressing at a rapid pace. Technical and education advancement have contributed to the nation?s ability to position itself as an important offshore outsourcing desti...

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Main Author: Chong, Soon Meng *
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/96/
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description It cannot be denied that for the past 3 years since China made its first foray to invite FDI in 1979, the country?s economy has been progressing at a rapid pace. Technical and education advancement have contributed to the nation?s ability to position itself as an important offshore outsourcing destination for the world. At the same time, this industry also contributes to the nation?s economic growth. As at June 2009, China has close to 7000 enterprises focusing on offshore industry. Data shows that this particular sector has provided employment to at least 1.2 million Chinese people. This seems to be similar in Malaysia?s situation where Malaysia too, has begun to offer and further develop this service as it is a key contributor to the country?s GDP. In fact, according to the A. T. Kearney Global Services Location Index of March 2011, China and Malaysia were ranked in the top three offshoring? outsourcing countries in the world. Despite China?s success in the outsourcing industry, many global companies are still experiencing challenges to attract and retain talent in China. The paper examines the skill shortage in China?s offshoring and outsourcing industry and provides insight into Malaysia?s experience with the Human Resources Development Fund on developing its workforce. The paper will also provide some suggestions on the various institutional and policies levers that could address the skills shortage challenges in China.
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spelling sunway-962019-06-13T05:47:00Z http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/96/ Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience Chong, Soon Meng * HC Economic History and Conditions HD28 Management. Industrial Management It cannot be denied that for the past 3 years since China made its first foray to invite FDI in 1979, the country?s economy has been progressing at a rapid pace. Technical and education advancement have contributed to the nation?s ability to position itself as an important offshore outsourcing destination for the world. At the same time, this industry also contributes to the nation?s economic growth. As at June 2009, China has close to 7000 enterprises focusing on offshore industry. Data shows that this particular sector has provided employment to at least 1.2 million Chinese people. This seems to be similar in Malaysia?s situation where Malaysia too, has begun to offer and further develop this service as it is a key contributor to the country?s GDP. In fact, according to the A. T. Kearney Global Services Location Index of March 2011, China and Malaysia were ranked in the top three offshoring? outsourcing countries in the world. Despite China?s success in the outsourcing industry, many global companies are still experiencing challenges to attract and retain talent in China. The paper examines the skill shortage in China?s offshoring and outsourcing industry and provides insight into Malaysia?s experience with the Human Resources Development Fund on developing its workforce. The paper will also provide some suggestions on the various institutional and policies levers that could address the skills shortage challenges in China. 2011-12 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/96/1/Chong_Soon_Meng-_Dev_of_Offshore_Outsourcing___.pdf Chong, Soon Meng * (2011) Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience. In: International Conference "China-ASEAN Cooperation in 21st Century: Challenge and Prospect".
spellingShingle HC Economic History and Conditions
HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Chong, Soon Meng *
Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience
title Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience
title_full Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience
title_fullStr Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience
title_full_unstemmed Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience
title_short Development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring China and Malaysia's experience
title_sort development of offshore outsourcing industry and its influences on training and development- exploring china and malaysia's experience
topic HC Economic History and Conditions
HD28 Management. Industrial Management
url http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/96/
http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/96/1/Chong_Soon_Meng-_Dev_of_Offshore_Outsourcing___.pdf