Question

With India and China as the top business process outsourcing countries in the world, what can you do to prepare yourself for competing in a flat world? Be specific.

Answer 1

It is true that India and China both the Asian countries have emerged as a destination for business process outsourcing, with cheap labour, more people to work, and both these countries are able to source more and more clients from overseas.

The competition among the different countries in the world is levelling and globalization is making it easier for individuals to compete with someone sitting in the other part of the world.

To prepare myself so that I can compete in a flat world, I would:

• Education is one of the most important ingredient for success in any part of the world, to be ready to compete in any situation one must proper education, I will have a degree from some reputed organization.
• Experience is key to success, working at different organization and at different levels gives you perspective; I would try to have a decent experience.
• Learn to compete and never run away from competition provides you with confidence to face challenges in life.
• Have sound knowledge of management and modern management techniques.
• Build strong network of people so that can reach them for help and assistance if needed.
• Be creative, being creative always provides with opportunity and you can further capitalize on it, etc.