WHITE PAPER: Offshore Software Development
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7. HURDLES TO OVERCOME IN OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENT
7.1 Country
Related
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Some companies have recounted their horrifying experiences working with offshore
firms. Cultural differences between the local country and the offshore country may
cause teething problems. Such issues typically pertain to language, names, accents
and even work ethic.
How does one overcome this problem?
# Create top-to-bottom awareness of and motivation for proactive multiculturalism
# Cultivate a synergistic organizational culture that stresses global and cross-cultural
awareness
# Encourage diversity-friendly HR policies
# Assess, on an ongoing basis, your multicultural workplace climate
7.2 Firm
Related
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Many firms claim to have experience in various technologies but ultimately turn out to
be bogus.
How does one overcome this problem?
Whether you are evaluating programming skills, project management skills, or
command of written English, there's no substitute for looking at actual work products.
A software development organization in any country ought to be proud to show
prospective customers samples of their work and internal methodology.
!
The outsourcing company does not have direct control over the offshore team. Hence
constant monitoring of work will not be possible as opposed to internal development.
How does one overcome this problem?
