Questions:
- Reflect on the changes in U.S. manufacturing over the last half century. Why did the United States lose so many jobs?
- What impact did that job loss have on the U.S. economy and on the economies of countries like China and Mexico that have been the recipients of outsourced U.S. jobs?
- Using Porter’s Diamond of Competitive Advantage, explain U.S. manufacturing today, and how it could change in the next five to ten years. Consider the role of government in the success of the sector and the future competitiveness of a nation.
Instructions:
Review the below resources:
- How Many Manufacturing Jobs Can U.S. Realistically Maintain? 12min Video
- Forty Years of falling Manufacturing Employment
- Manufacturing employment hard hit during the 2007-2009 recession
- The fall of employment in the manufacturing sector
- Mexico vs. China Manufacturing: How the Two Countries Compare
- The real reason manufacturing jobs are disappearing 12min Video
Write a complete analysis thoroughly answering the above questions using applicable research (i.e., references & citations)
Once you upload your document you will receive a TURNITIN scan score. Your score should be 20% or below (excluding bibliography). Only a single submission is accepted, so ensure you are using original content and citing properly. Do not repeat the questions as part of your responses, as this will only increase your match percentage.
Grading Rubric
Provides a strong introduction that gives a background of the situation and includes a great thesis statement; provides a strong conclusion using terminology strategically from the readings.
Used material to frame the problem statement and deliver the main points.
Identified and discussed 4 important points required by the assignment description.
Provide 4+ examples of the points discussed in the paper and cites sources to support his/her findings.
Organizes paper with APA style headings.
The length requirement is 4 pages in length but less than 6.