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Collaborative Job Outsourcing, 2008.
This paper analyzes the positive and negative aspects of collaborative job outsourcing for developmental projects.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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In this article the writer analyzes a collaborative perspective on developmental projects that are normatively associated with outsourcing jobs. The writer notes that by understanding the positive aspects of corporate structural development through job outsourcing, one can realize the greater profits gained by having accesses to low wage job markets on the global scale. However, the writer points out that the lack of stability in third world countries that support these types of job markets are often problematic for American corporate expenses for these developmental operations. In essence, the writer maintains that by analyzing the overall scope of global issues with job outsourcing, developmental projects can be viewed through a positive and negative set of arguments detailing the complexity of collaborative job markets.
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"In many ways, the American economy and the free trade aspects of job outsourcing play a large part in how large corporations can make a great deal of money on exportable jobs in the technology sectors. The differing aspects of the global market often produce lower wages, which American companies can utilize to their interest. While the job values for American citizens are much higher, which allows companies to seek these lower wages in third world counties or within the sector of the world where America has influence. In essence, these are the major aspects of the global market, which in turn, affect how job outsourcing has become a modern trend in gaining higher profits for companies that are seeking lower wage job markets overseas to counter the high cost of native worker jobs in America and Canada."
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Outsourcing Jobs, 2007.
A look at how the US economy benefits from the international outsourcing of jobs.
2,370 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper discusses how the practice of outsourcing helps US employers remain competitive since foreign workers abroad will gladly work for lower wages. The paper examines how, as a result of outsourcing, US consumers reap the benefits of cheaper prices and workers abroad in developing countries gain money to spend and become US customers. The paper explores how outsourcing results in the creation of new jobs and helps to make more money become available for training and new equipment. The paper concludes that the jobs that disappear to other countries leave American workers with better and higher-paying jobs in the long run and that sending work to other countries has been found to benefit nearly everyone.
Outline:
Introduction
Historical Background
The Job Shortage
The Positive Effects of Outsourcing
Unemployed Workers
Conclusion
References
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"Only 16% of Americans agree that outsourcing is good for the economy (Jones, 2005). Many Americans are genuinely concerned and alarmed; in fact, a public opinion survey in January, 2006 showed that the issue of outsourcing jobs to other countries has reached a "tipping point" where public opinion could become strong enough to influence government policy (imposing a tax, for example, on employers who outsource jobs) because an overwhelming majority expresses concern about the issue. Yankelovich (2006) reports that 87% of those people polled recently said they are concerned about outsourcing, and 52% admitted that they "worry a lot" about it. A huge 81% gave the government poor grades (C, D. or F) in the way it handles the issue--although 74% did not see any way the government could stop companies from doing it."
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Outsourcing American Jobs, 2007.
This paper strongly contends that outsourcing American jobs has no beneficial contributions to American society, or the American worker.
1,551 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper argues that despite claims made by many American manufacturers today, the outsourcing of American jobs does not create higher paying positions in the American labor market, nor does it serve to stimulate the economy. The paper refutes the claim that outsourcing is making it possible for third world workers to finally see relief from their impoverished lives. The paper contends that, in fact, outsourcing allows the wealthy of the nation to increase their profit margins and further separates the social classes from realizing an existence of equality in the United States. The paper discusses Karl Marx's beliefs about capitalism creating an immense gap between the social classes and relates this to the problem of outsourcing.
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"Free trade in the modern globalized society was believed to be the answer for declining businesses in the United States. Opening markets for imports and exports that had previously been unavailable to manufacturers supposedly meant that industries could continue to grow, jobs would be more plentiful to Americans and the national economy would increase. Yet, not long after the barriers to trade had been lifted between the United States and other nations, American businesses began to rethink their expenditures. American workers belonged to unions that demanded specific salaries, working conditions that had to meet certain specifications and benefits for employees. American taxes for industrial land were high and the costs of supplies for manufacturing were continuously increasing in the American market. Therefore, companies in the United States began to consider the increased profits that they would be capable of obtaining if they relocated to other nations, or outsourced their work to foreign employees altogether."
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Outsourcing American Jobs, 2006.
A discussion regarding the negative economic affects of outsourcing American jobs in the modern age.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses how the negative aspects of outsourcing jobs remain part of the economic downturn of America in the 21st century. In many ways, the government creates laws that favor corporate policy, which then drives down American wages. In this manner, American corporate elites now have greater access to foreign jobs markets, exploiting American and foreign workers all at once. The paper further discusses how the foreign job markets are countries that are under economic sanctions or unable to raise their standard of living due to imperialistic controllers that keep them destitute.
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"This business study will analyze the foundations and history of the current issue of job outsourcing in the American business arena. In many ways, the American economy and the free trade aspects of job outsourcing play a large part in how large corporations can make incremental profiteering. The differing aspects of the global market often produce lower wages, which American companies can utilize to their interest. While the job values for American citizens are much higher, which allows companies to seek these lower wages in third world counties or within a sector of the world where America has influence. "
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Outsourcing Jobs to Foreign Countries, 2007.
An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing information technology jobs to foreign countries.
3,131 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the cost-cutting method for information technology departments of outsourcing jobs to foreign companies. It provides a brief history of how outsourcing came about and in which areas of information technology it is most useful. It then discusses, in more detail, the advantages and disadvantages of this approach to business.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
A Brief History of Outsourcing
Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing
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"From their collective work on modifying and maintaining software to combat the Y2K potential problems, outsourcers became adept at software programming and maintenance . Their customers for Y2K software enhancements started turning to these outsourcers for the fine-tuning of other systems as well, and as a result an entire industry of what began as outsourcing programming re-work and maintenance eventually has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry that today is 7% of India's GNP. IBM recently announced, in June, 2006 that they would be investing $6B in India in the next few years and significantly increasing their headcount there as well."
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Outsourcing of Jobs in the United States, 2006.
A review of the affect of global outsourcing on the US workforce.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses how in recent years the business practice of outsourcing jobs has been considered both a blessing for American business and a concern for the American worker. Outsourcing for business appeared to be the answer to globalization and the ability of American business to remain competitive in the marketplace. The paper further discusses how outsourcing also led many American workers to suddenly find themselves unemployed, especially in the area of manufacturing. Supporters of these two sides to the issue have continued to argue the merits and harm that is evident in outsourcing, as the practice grows across the globe. It is evident, however, that in a modern society in which globalization is a reality of business, outsourcing will remain a factor that affects all American lives.
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Article: Karen Gugliemo's 'Is Offshore Outsourcing Worth the Loss of Jobs?', 2008.
An analysis of the failing economics of international technology job markets in "Is Offshore Outsourcing Worth the Loss of Its Jobs?" by Karen Gugliemo in 2007"Tech Target--CIO".
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that the basis of Gugliemo's article 'Is Offshore Outsourcing Worth the Loss of Its Jobs?' reflects the growing economic disparity that is occurring at the domestic level in the United States and in Canada. The author points out that her research indicates the growing exponential rate of American and Canadian jobs that are being exported over to third world countries have greatly lowered wage rates, threatening the middle class in North America. The paper relates that another factor is the policy making-leverage that America wields over most third world countries supplying technology job markets in the global market. The author underscores that, since many of these jobs are being provided to economically impoverished countries, there is a marked disadvantage not only to the workers being exploited in these countries but also to the workers on the North American continent. This paper includes long quotations.
Table of Contents:
Summary
Discussion
Analysis and Critique
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"In Gugliemo's article, the issue of a vanishing middle class is a dangerous idea for native North American technology workers. When companies continually find that they can outsource jobs without government regulation, the country will find itself in a crisis. While the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, where does the middle class go? Certainly, they would find themselves in the majority of the poor, which can constitute a real danger of stability in the country. Throughout history when the middle class is a missing link between the rich and the poor, civil strife will most likely ensue."
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Outsourcing and the U.S. Economy, 2005.
A discussion about whether outsourcing jobs is bad for the U.S. economy.
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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Many Americans fear that outsourcing jobs to overseas workers is eroding employment opportunities in the United States and they worry that once these jobs move offshore they will never return. Others, including some economists, argue that job outsourcing will, over the long run, strengthen the world economy and eventually provide benefits to the U.S. economy as well. This paper provides a thorough examination of both sides of the argument.
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"The American economy needs a boost from innovation if it is to continue creating the next generation of leading-edge industries and new high-paying jobs. By its nature, technology leaps are unpredictable and risky, yet that's where the U.S. shines. It has the biggest economy on earth, enabling America to make technological bets that would crush other nations. The U.S. has by far the best-developed financial markets in the world, including venture-capital and high-yield bond markets for financing new businesses.
For the foreseeable future, the U.S. still has the best-educated workforce among the major economies, a plus for invention. The latest figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development show that 30% of Americans aged 25 to 34 have a college degree, compared with 24% for Japan and 14% for Germany. That's essential: Better-educated workers can better cope with rapid change, adjust on the fly, and imagine and develop fresh products and strategies."
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Outsourcing, 2006.
This paper examines the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing, by way of a third-party service provider, in business.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper defines outsourcing as the allocation of responsibilities or assignments from in-house production to an outside body. This paper details the advantages and disadvantages to this growing business practice. The writer of this paper examines the effectiveness of outsourcing and out-tasking which entails shifting a considerable amount of management control to the supplier. This paper also discusses the issue of outsourcing to foreign countries where the cost is significantly lower. This paper delves into the development of outsourcing, which began with Ross Perot in 1962, and has since become a growing world-wide trend. This paper details the various types of services that are outsourced, such as computer programming positions, administrative works and production assignments, while also discussing the countries that end up with these jobs, like India, which continues to be the highest end-point for outsourced work. This paper also explores the primary causes for outsourcing, which begins with lower pay. This paper also examines the various companies that are currently outsourcing their services, such as Delta Airlines.
Table of Contents:
What is Outsourcing?
What is the Percentage of US Firms that Outsource?
What Kinds of Jobs are Outsourced? Labor Intensive? Technology Based?
What is the Major Cause of US Firms Outsourcing Work?
Is There Any "In-Sourcing"? Other Countries Send Jobs to the US? What Kinds of Jobs? What Countries?
References
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"The recent figures reveal in-sourcing is responsible for more than 6.5 million jobs countrywide. Even though this is less compared to the number of outsourced occupations, the difference has really come close in the previous 25 years. This implies, a latest pattern has been observed wherein foreign businesses accumulating jobs in the U.S. rapidly compared to U.S. companies have added jobs in foreign countries. Take into account what has taken place in heavy production industries comprising the production of vehicles, computers, electronics and other machineries. From the middle part of 1990, foreign enterprises have put up 400,000 more jobs in these industries in the U.S. Over the same period, U.S. companies shifted 300,000 vacancies to foreign nations in the same business sectors."
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Outsourcing, 2004.
Presents a trend analysis of the outsourcing of jobs in American companies.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper presents a trend analysis of the outsourcing of jobs in American companies. It looks at the impact of the exodus of jobs from the United States as the result of outsourcing or offshoring. It looks at outsourcing of non-core services as the largest outsourcing activity. The paper also examines trends of free trade and globalization of the economy.
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"With companies paying greater attention to costs and bottom lines today than in the past many are turning to a new paradigm called outsourcing ..."
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Outsourcing I.T. Functions, 2006.
This paper discusses the factors an organization must consider in deciding to outsource the I.T. function.
810 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper explains that outsourcing can be a very cost efficient practice to the corporate world especially in the I.T. and technology industry. The author points out that, as can be expected, outsourcing has caused a lot of distress, competition and grumbling for I.T. professionals in the more developed nations because some of their jobs are being outsourced. The paper concludes that, with the implosion of the Internet, many jobs, which are no longer mandatory on-site jobs, can be outsourced, via the Internet, to other corporations and even other nations with capable professionals who can do a good job for a fraction of the price.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Discussion
Determining Factors Leading Outsourcing
Slashing Costs
Lack of Resources
Factors Leading NOT to Outsource
Risks
Corporate Security
Poor Service Quality Level
Benefits
Less Work Load
Potential Cost Savings
Costs
Implications to the Business Organizational Structure and Potential Personnel Issues
Global Outsourcing
Trans-Nationalism
Review
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"An example is when a foreign IT professional from India or Pakistan is flown over to the USA or to another developed country to perform software or IT services for a fraction of the cost of a U.S. employee. Another practice is to simply set-up shop in a less developed country and take advantage of the lower wages there. Some of these countries provide a pool of educated and trained professional who can be retained at a much lower cost than in more developed countries."
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Overseas Outsourcing, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries.
2,174 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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In this article, the writer notes that many businesses today are restructuring their operations and rescheduling their business practices by downsizing, reorganizing or re-engineering and contracting some of their operations and jobs. The writer points out that the competitive market and the declining sources have compelled the organizations to analyze their methods of generating goods and service and make alterations in their methods so as to make the most of economic proceeds. The writer maintains that outsourcing is the basic change done by private sector firms to restructure business methods and strengthen organizations' competitive standing. Further, the writer notes that outsourcing has also moved from a small-scale strategic improvement technique to a more comprehensive manner wherein organizations are outsourcing virtually all of their operations. The writer concludes that in a global economy, if businesses do not outsource some jobs to a cheaper talent team, they cannot retain their competitiveness, endure growth, produce new jobs and bring about other benefits in the United States.
Outline:
Introduction
Thesis statement
Analysis
Conclusion
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"Every part of business from production to design, software development, logistics management, financial regulation, customer support as well as sales are influenced by outsourcing. Outsourcing of the professional services is a significant instance of a new kind of trade. When a good or service is manufactured at lesser cost in a foreign country, it makes logic to import it instead of manufacturing it locally. This makes way for the United States to allocate its assets for more industrious purposes. It is expected that outsourcing market will increase enormously with more number of companies preparing to outsource both low end as well as high-end work to offshore places. Furthermore the number of companies offering outsourcing services is increasing, thereby ensuring in greater variety."
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Outsourcing America, 2005.
A dissertation about the impact that outsourcing has on the American labor market.
32,145 words (approx. 128.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This study looks at the outsourcing of American jobs and how this is affecting the workers in America. There are many serious effects on the country, both positive and negative, that are related to the fact that many jobs are being outsourced, but there is also the issue of what the media wants individuals to believe about outsourcing and what it really accurate. Dispelling the myth that outsourcing is nothing but dangerous and problematic is also important. The study uses qualitative methods to show that outsourcing can be good for the economy and for the country, although not necessarily for the specific workers. Some may find better jobs, but many others do not, and therefore there are both pros and cons to the issue of outsourcing American jobs to other countries. The explains that why companies do this varies based on the company, but the main reasons appear to be profit margins and the ability to high more highly-skilled workers in America with the money that the company saves by sending the lower-skilled jobs overseas.
Outline:
Chapter One: Introduction
Problem Statement
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of the Study
Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature
Chapter Three: Methodology
Approach
Data Gathering Method
Database of the Study
Validity of Data
Originality and Limitations of Data
Summary of Chapter Three
Chapter Four: Data Analysis
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Bibliography
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"The plight of the American worker is something that has been lamented throughout history for various reasons. Some of these reasons were really more significant than others, and some of the reasons were simply complaints that the workers felt that they could get away with. However, outsourcing is somewhat different than just a workers' complaint. The reason behind this is that outsourcing affects so many different people for various reasons. From the poorly-skilled immigrant that is desperate for a job to the corporate executive that loses his job because there is no longer anyone for him to supervise, outsourcing can affect almost everyone.
The issue of outsourcing is one that has been misunderstood for many years. There are individuals that study it and discuss how significant it is, and there are others that see it as some kind of made-up problem that is really not important enough to focus on. Both of these are valid points of view but, in recent years, it has generally been accepted that outsourcing is problematic for many American workers today, and that the study of it is important. Unlike standard business problems, such as issues with profits or employee morale, outsourcing is not something that can be 'cured' by making some adjustments to the business as it is understood in the traditional sense. It affects so many people that there is a real issue of what it is doing to the country as a whole."
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Impacts of Outsourcing, 2004.
An analysis of the impact outsourcing has on the American job market.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses what motivates Western companies to outsource and includes the effects it has on the American job market. The paper also makes the rather bold claim that, while outsourcing has denied jobs to experienced workers in the United States, much evidence proves the practice indirectly produces more jobs at home. The paper contends that the willingness of overseas workers to accept significantly lower wages challenges local companies to consider the extent of their obligation to employees.
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"In a significant report by Gartner, Inc., the leading provider of research and analysis on the global Information Technology industry, one out of every ten jobs in American software industry by the end of 2004 will completely move to low-cost emerging markets like India, China and Russia since United States companies have moved to cut costs. In recent years companies have acknowledged off shoring as a viable, long-term, cost-effective means to staying competitive in the global market. In the article, "More tech jobs going overseas. Trend is hurting U.S. programmers," the consulting firm Cap Gemini Ernst & Young reports, "an average computer programmer in India costs $20 per hour in wages and benefits, while an American with a comparable degree and experience costs $65 per hour." In an article by Amit Asaravala, titled, "Biz Panel Touts 'Offshoring,'" the Forrester Research Group, an independent technology research company that provides advice about technology's impact on business, reports that by 2015, "$136 billion in wages will shift to overseas workers" who are willing to accept far lower salaries than U.S. workers. The willingness of overseas workers to accept significantly lower wages challenges companies to consider what extent their obligation is to employees."
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Outsourcing and IBM, 2004.
An analysis of IBM and the outsourcing of jobs in the information technology industry.
2,056 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines how the outsourcing of jobs is one of the most hotly contested in issues in modern-day America and how skilled positions that were once thought secure are now regularly finding their way overseas to places like India and China. Big corporations claim that there are not enough properly trained and educated workers in the United States, and labor advocates say it is all because a computer programmer, in India for example, commands perhaps a third of the salary of his American counterpart. The international human rights advocate sees the outsourcing process as a necessary step in the development of the developing world; a weapon in the fight against poverty and parochial prejudice. In particular, it looks at how IBM has emerged as one of the leading players in this debate and how, as one the world?s leading information technology companies, it employs hundreds of thousands of people across the globe and sets standards that others are bound to follow. In order to understand the role of IBM, it examines the industry itself, IBM?s own corporate policies, and all of the various political and social arguments for and against the computer giant?s course of action.
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"As a quick look at the latest available figures will reveal, IBM dominates the market in the production and sale of mainframe computers. From 2002 to 2003, IBM?s market share increased by ten percent, as compared to an industry-wide average increase of only five percent. With this increase, IBM now holds a solid 32% piece of the forty-six billion dollar global mainframe industry. Together, IBM and its three largest competitors ? HP, Sun, and Dell ? control nearly seventy-three percent of this market. IBM is a world leader in other fields as well. It shares the top five spots in computer notebooks with HP, Dell, Toshiba, and Acer. IBM lags only two-tenths of a percentage point behind Hewlett Packard in terms of IT storage revenue; the two companies together managing a hefty fifty-one percent share of the entire storage market. As a leading IT player, IBM and its few leading competitors thus have almost a stranglehold on the global industry. "
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