Much has been written in recent years about the outsourcing ofsoftware programmi
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Much has been written in recent years about the outsourcing ofsoftware programming and other IT positions to other countries andthe problems this has caused for U.S. employees. Historically, muchof the work has been outsourced to India, but there are signs thatthis may be changing.Use the Internet to research outsourcing trends and their effect onIT positions, especially software programmers. Write a brief paperproviding some background information and indicating whereoutsourcing jobs may be going next. Is any of this work expected toreturn to the United States? Include a list of three to fivereasons why outsourcing is attractive to businesses and three tofive reasons why a company might decide not to outsource theirprogramming needs. What do future job prospects look like forsoftware programmers here in the United States? Based on yourresults, explain whether you believe a career in softwareprogramming is viable at this time.