Mi COMDDAP Reflection

THE COMPUTER MANUFACTURERS,
DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS ASSOCIATION
OF THE PHLIPPINES (COMDDAP)
The vision of promoting and elevating the standards of Information technology (IT) in the
Philippines fueled a group of prominent computer companies to form the Computer
Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines or COMDDAP. Its initial member companies
represent the world’s leading makers and providers of computer products, solutions
and peripherals.
In 1997, the manufacturing sector – represented by industry leaders Hewlett Packard, Epson and
Compaq, among others – was integrated into the COMDDAP membership, making the
association a more diverse representation of the IT sector and thus the new name, COMPUTER
MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Since then, COMDDAP has been maintained and financed by its members through dues, fees,
contributions or donations, and bannered by these specific objectives:
1. Promote the use of information technology and elevate its standards in the
Philippines;
2. Make computers affordable and available to the masses;
3. Provide and create opportunities for users to develop themselves to their fullest
potentials;
4. Supply the market with quality products at reasonable prices with good after-sales
support;
5. To work closely with the government, the private sector and international entities in
promoting the use of information technology;
6. Provide a forum of discussion on matters relating to the computer industry; and
7. Foster anf cultivate harmony, cordiality and camaraderie among the members so that
they can work together as one for the benefit of the industry.
Twenty (20) years hence, COMDDAP has grown not only in terms of membership, but also in the
activities it holds and organizations it chooses to collaborate with.
COMDDAP counts among its achievements the holding of the Annual COMDDAP exhibit, more
popularly known as the COMDDAP EXPO, which has become a consistent crowd drawer and
has in itself set new records in terms of the quality of exhibit area, exhibitors, visitors, and venues.
In fact, COMDDAP EXPO in 1999 marked the first exhibit to have adapted an upgraded booth
shell schemes.
The annual COMDDAP endeavor encourages its participants to launch their products and
services, as well as hold seminars with a variety of topics in the areas of technology, trends,
applications, and information management.
COMDDAP ‘s biggest leap was being able to cross boarders or go regional by bringing the
exposition down south in Cebu and Davao City, and to even greater heights in the cities of
Baguio and Naga, and most recently, in Iloilo City.

Apart from its exhibits, the organization holds COMDDAP Leaning Center Project and Training
the Trainors program. This is part of the civic and social responsibility programs that the
association has vowed to pursue. The project provides public high school students and public
school teachers the opportunity to learn basic computer theories, get hands-on experience, and
become familiar with computers.
COMDDAP is likewise involved with the Media-Citizen’s Quick Count (MCQC) operations in
response to the call of national interest. The bulk of equipment and technical support for this
endeavor were provided for by the member-companies.
COMDDAP has also pledged to protect its members in addressing the growing issue of software
piracy, a practice that has affected and stunted the growth of the local software industry, as well
as the country’s trade relations with other countries .In pushing this, COMDDAP has expressed
its full support in the local manufacturing of DOS at an affordable price and with after-sales
support, as well as launching a massive educational campaign.
Indeed, COMDDAP has gone a long way from a mere assemblage of premier IT companies and
enthusiasts. With the support and enthusiasm of its member-companies, COMDDAP expects and
looks forward to accomplishing more worthwhile projects in the future as COMDDAP is committed
to the stable growth of the Philippine computer industry.

http://www.comddap.org/Dossier.pdf
Last July 2-4, 2009, THE COMPUTER MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHLIPPINES (COMDDAP) held a 3-days long exhibit at the Grand Ballroom, Apo View Hotel, Davao City. Luckily for me, for us, I was able to attend to a seminar held at the place. I attended last July 2, 2009 to be exact. I arrived at 1pm together with my classmates and friends. It started pretty late, that’s why the seminar started around 2:00pm. I attended two seminars. First is the ERIC DMS (Brilliant Dealer Management System) and the other is about THE HP and NEXUS. The HP and NEXUS tackled about this THIN CLIENT. According to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thin_client
“A thin client (sometimes also called a lean or slim client) is a client computer or client software in client-server architecture networks which depends primarily on the central server for processing activities, and mainly focuses on conveying input and output between the user and the remote server. In contrast, a thick or fat client does as much processing as possible and passes only data for communications and storage to the server.
The term was coined in 1993 by Tim Negris, VP of Server Marketing at Oracle Corp., while working with company founder Larry Ellison on the launch of the landmark Oracle7 release of the company's flagship relational database management system (RDBMS). Ellison had charged Negris with finding a way to boldly differentiate Oracle's server-centric software from the decidedly desktop-oriented products of then-rival Microsoft. Thin Client became Ellison's relentless battle cry, repeated in hundreds of speeches, interviews and articles attendant to the release of Oracle7 and many other products after that.
Many thin client devices run only web browsers or remote desktop software, meaning that all significant processing occurs on the server. However, recent devices marketed as thin clients can run complete operating systems such as Debian Linux, qualifying them as diskless nodes or hybrid clients. Some thin clients are also called "access terminals." Many people that already have computers want the same functionality that a thin client has. Computers can simulate a thin client in a single window (as thru a browser) or with a separate operating system boot-up. Either way, these are often called "fat clients" to differentiate them from thin clients and computers without thin-client functionality.
As a consequence, the term "thin client", in terms of hardware, has come to encompass any device marketed as, or used as, a thin client in the original definition – even if its actual capabilities are much greater. The term is also sometimes used in an even broader sense which includes diskless nodes.”
The seminar about thin clients caught my attention with its benefits to the environment especially nowadays we are facing the problem about global warming. It’s so nice to hear that people invent things just to protect the world, though we all know that technology is one of the factors of global warming. But still people do try to help our world in a simple way, such conducting a seminar which presenting new technologies that could somehow prevent the climate change.

Enumerating the USEp new enrollment system

What is a system? According to wikipedia.com

“System (from Latin systēma, in turn from Greek σύστημα systēma) is a set of interacting or interdependent entities, real or abstract, forming an integrated whole.

The concept of an 'integrated whole' can also be stated in terms of a system embodying a set of relationships which are differentiated from relationships of the set to other elements, and from relationships between an element of the set and elements not a part of the relational regime.

The scientific research field which is engaged in the study of the general properties of systems include systems theory and systems engineering. They investigate the abstract properties of the matter and organization, searching concepts and principles which are independent of the specific domain, substance, type, or temporal scales of existence.

Most systems share the same common characteristics. These common characteristics include the following

• Systems are abstractions of reality.
• Systems have structure which is defined by its parts and their composition.
• Systems have behavior, which involves inputs, processing and outputs of material, information or energy.
• Systems have interconnectivity; the various parts of a system have functional as well as structural relationships between each other.

The term system may also refer to a set of rules that governs behavior or structure.

Systems in information and computer science

In computer science and information science, system could also be a method or an algorithm. Again, an example will illustrate: There are systems of counting, as with Roman numerals, and various systems for filing papers, or catalogues, and various library systems, of which the Dewey Decimal System is an example. This still fits with the definition of components which are connected together (in this case in order to facilitate the flow of information).

System can also be used referring to a framework, be it software or hardware, designed to allow software programs to run.”

What is a system consisting of?

“ A computer system consists of hardware and software. Hardware is the equipment, which makes up the computer system. Hardware consists of: - Input devices such as keyboard, mouse, joystick - The Central Processing Unit (CPU) - Output devices such as a printer, monitor, graph plotter - Backing storage devices such as disc drive, hard drive - Media such as discs, tapes, paper etc There is hardware that I used is: * Mouse * Keyboard * Printer * Monitor * A tracker ball mouse A tracker ball mouse is an input device and similar to a mouse but the ball is set into a cup on the top of the unit. A finger or, on larger tracker balls the palm of the hand, is used to roll the ball in any direction. The ball controls the movement of the pointer on the screen. Buttons on the tracker ball work in the same way as mouse butons to activate processes on the screen. “ http://www.coursework.info/GCSE/Information___Communication_Technology/Hardware/A_computer_system_consists_of_hardware_a_L98196.html

What are the terms and condition of making an Enrollment System?

“Terms and Conditions of Enrollment

The provider agrees to the following terms and conditions of the Early Steps Provider Enrollment

System:

1. An enrolled and approved provider in the Early Steps Provider Enrollment System is eligible to provide services in the Early Steps system through a provider agreement with a Local Early Steps.

2. A Local Early Steps is under no obligation to employ or contract with an approved provider based solely on the fact that the provider is enrolled and approved in the Early Steps Provider Enrollment System.

3. Providers are required to immediately notify the Early Steps Provider Enrollment Specialist of any changes in their enrollment record.

4. At time of enrollment, the provider shall submit (mail or fax) to the Early Steps Provider

Enrollment Specialist proof of the following, as required in Table 1.

*Professional Liability Insurance (must be maintained and updated annually)

* Relevant Diplomas (and Transcripts, as requested)

* Documentation of One Year Experience

* ITDS Certificate (for Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist Only)

* Fingerprint Card, as required

5. Providers in the Licensed Healing Arts Provider Class are required to update enrollment every two years beginning with the first date of licensure renewal once enrolled. (This may occur in less than two years for the first enrollment update to align enrollment updates with licensure renewal.)

6. All other providers are required to update enrollment every two years from their initial enrollment application date.

7. All providers are required to document 24 hours of professional development in the Early Intervention Professional Competency areas when updating their enrollment.

All approved providers, that are employed or contracted with a Local Early Steps, are required to:

1. Be knowledgeable of and abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to Early Steps including but not limited to IDEA, Part C, the Early Steps Program Plan and Operations Guide (PPOG), and the Early Steps Service Delivery Policy and Guidance document.

2. Maintain accurate clinical records for a period of at least five years from discharge from services, and to make available to Early Steps all records and information necessary to assure the appropriateness of payments and to assure the proper administration of Early Steps and to assure compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations.

3. Continually meet and maintain all applicable and necessary standards and regulations for licensing, credentialing, program licensure, and funding requirements for services provided.

4. Provide services to eligible children and their families as set forth in the IFSP.

5. Participation in IFSP face-to-face meetings and conference calls, and communication on a frequent basis with families and other team members.

6. Make records available, as requested, for local and state quality assurance activities.

7. Ensure services are family centered, inclusive, culturally competent, and that family members are an integral part of the service planning, implementation and on-going assessment.”

http://www.stepbysteptherapy.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/terms_conditions_enrollment.pdf

I have read some article regarding computerized enrollment system on other university. See for an example, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Enrollment Procedure:

“Enrollment Procedure

Computerized Enrollment System

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Reminders to All Students

1. DO NOT detach any part of the Registration Certificate;

2. PROCEED to the Cashier for payment. NO RECEIPTS are required to be filled up, the Registration Certificate will serve as an Official Receipt upon validation by the machine.

3. The payment of fees is the last step of the process. The Chief Accountant’s Copy and Registrar’s Copy of Form 21 will be collected by the Cashier-on-Duty. NO NEED to have the Registration Certificate (Student's Copy) validated by the Office of the University Registrar.

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For Regular Students

1. Go to your College Enrollment Evaluator and present your class cards and Registration Certificate (from the previous semester). Upon evaluation, you will be given an Approval Form;

2. Go to the Computer Room assigned for your College and present your old Registration Certificate and Approval Form to the Enrollment Adviser. The Enrollment Adviser will process your enrollment and print your new Registration Certificate. Affix your signature on the new Registration Certificate and have it signed by the Enrollment Adviser; and

3. Pay the amount indicated in the assessed Registration Certificate to the Cashier.

Note: Pay directly to the Cashier. DO NOT entrust registration certificate and payment to anyone.

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For Freshmen

1. Go to the College of your choice where you qualify (see College criteria) and present your PUPCET result and high school card for evaluation and interview, and get the approval of the Dean/Chairperson;

o If approved, proceed to Step 2;

o If disapproved, go to another College (second choice);

2. Secure a Medical Clearance from the University Medical Clinic upon presentation of Approval Form and chest X-ray result with film;

3. Proceed to Admissions and Registration Office (ARO) Center and present the follow documents:

o Approval Form from the College;

o Form 138 or high school card with high school general average of 82% or higher;

o PUPCET result (within the cut-off score);

o Certificate of good moral character from high school Principal/Guidance Counselor;

o Medical Clearance from the PUP Medical Clinic;

o Two (2) pieces latest picture size 2 inch. by 2 inch. (2"x2") with name pictured on it; and

o Certified true copy of birth certificate.

4. Present original Admission Certificate and photocopies of documents enumerated in Step 3 to the Enrollment Adviser in exchange of a Registration Certificate;

5. Enlist in the National Service Training Program (NSTP) of your choice (both male and female):

o Military Training Service (MTS/ROTC)

o Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

6. Affix your signature on the Registration Certificate and have it signed by the Enrollment Adviser; and

7. Pay the amount indicated in the assessed Registration Certificate to the Cashier.

Note: Pay directly to the Cashier. DO NOT entrust registration certificate and payment to anyone.

8. Prepare two (2) pieces 1 inch by 1 inch (1"x1") ID picture with your name pictured on it for your ID card (using College Color Code). Submit these items together with the application for ID at the ARO Validation Center (West Wing Room 102).

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For Scholars, Grantees, or Dependents

1. Go to the College of your choice where you qualify (see College criteria) and present your PUPCET result and high school card for evaluation and interview, and get the approval of the Dean/Chairperson;

o If approved, proceed to step 2;

o If disapproved, go to another College (second choice);

2. Secure Medical Clearance form the University Medical Clinic upon presentation of Approval Form and chest X-ray result with film;

3. Proceed to ARO Center and present the follow documents:

o Approval Form from the College;

o Form 138 or high school card with high school general average of 82% or higher;

o PUPCET result (within the cut-off score);

o Certificate of good moral character from high school Principal/Guidance Counselor;

o Medical Clearance from the PUP Medical Clinic;

o Two (2) pieces latest picture size 2 inch. by 2 inch. (2"x2") with name pictured on it; and

o Certified true copy of birth certificate.

4. Present original admission certificate and photocopies of documents enumerated in Step 3 to the Enrollment Adviser in exchange of a Registration Certificate;

5. Enlist in the National Service Training Program (NSTP) of your choice (both male and female):

o Military Training Service(MTS/ROTC)

o Civic Welfare Training Service(CWTS)

6. Affix you signature on the Registration Certificate and have it signed by the Enrollment Adviser;

7. Proceed to the Office for Scholarship and Financial Assistance (OSFA) for processing of scholarship documents. If you are a dependent of a PUP employee, proceed to the Human Resources Management Department (HRMD) for the processing of papers;

8. Proceed to the Assessment Center for manual re-assessment of fees;

9. Have your re-assessed Registration Certificate recorded at the Network Operations Center (2nd Floor South Wing) before paying re-assessed amount;

10. Pay the amount indicated in the assessed Registration Certificate;

Note: Pay directly to the Cashier. DO NOT entrust registration certificate and payment to anyone.

Prepare two (2) pieces 1 inch by 1 inch (1"x1") ID picture with your name pictured on it for your ID card (using College Color Code). Submit these items together with the application for ID at the ARO Validation Center (West Wing Room 102).”

Computerized enrollment system is now used by the universities, colleges and other establishments. Therefore, computerized enrollment system is very useful for both the firm and students because it rather give an effective and efficient approach for both the students and schools. Most enrollment systems are used to delegate out limited time slots or products. A well built one will allow for those time slots to be handed out in a quick fashion reducing the load on the People that normally have to-do all the work. It also gets the customers information into a nice nifty database for you to pull stats information and well as quick contact information from get into more advanced systems they include payment methods. On top of that with computerized enrollment systems you don't have to worry about not being able to read someone’s hand writing (I know mines hell) that alone mattering on the client base can be a blessing. And if you’re dealing with an older group of people systems can be built to quickly provide Large Text making it easier for them to read and fill out the enrollment forms... That’s always something good to brag about... That’s just the upper edge. But any enrollment systems need to be review to make sure it will be an advantage to the businesses needs and not hinder it.

Comparing on the University of Southeastern Philippines new enrollment procedure (see below):

Based on the tarpaulin in the said university.

Enrollment Procedure for old students
STEP 1 – STUD ACCTS.
* Check students’ accounts.
* Check balance.
* Clearance signing.

STEP 2 – COLLEGE
* Advising / Pre- Registration
* Payment of other fees (Local Council fee , Obrero Campus Student Council fee, Collegiate headlight fee and Insurance).
* Encoding.
* Assessment of fees.
* Temporary Certificate of Registration Printing.

STEP 3 – STUD ACCTS. (Scholars Only)
* Submit Temporary Certificate of Registration.
* Posting of Accounts.

STEP 3 – CASHIER (Paying Students)
* Submit Temporary Certificate of Registration.
* Payment of Matriculation.
* Official Receipt Printing.

STEP 4 – REGISTRAR
* Present Clearance.
* Present Official Receipts (Tuition and other fees).
* Printing of Official Certificate of Registration.

Enrollment Procedure for New students and Transferees

STEP 1 – UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE AND TESTING OFFICE
* Encoding of Student Information.
* Identification No. Assignment.

STEP 2 – OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES (Scholars Only)
* Scholarship Application.
* Releasing of Scholarship Card.

STEP 3 – ROTC/CWTS
* Registration and Sectioning of ROTC/CWTS.
* Releasing of ROTC/CWTS slip.

STEP 4 – COLLEGE
* Present enrollment requirements.
* Advising / Pre-Registration.
* Payment of other fees (Local Council fee, Obrero Campus Student Council fee, collegiate headlight fee and Insurance).
* Encoding.
* Assessment of fees.
* Temporary Certificate of Registration Printing.

STEP 5 – STUD ACCTS. (Scholars Only)
* Submit Temporary Certificate of Registration.
* Posting of Accounts.

STEP 5 – CASHIER (Paying Students)
* Submit Temporary Certificate of Registration.
* Payment of Matriculation.
* Official Receipt Printing.

STEP 6 – REGISTRAR
* Submit enrollment requirements.
- Form 138 (High School Card).
- Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate.

- USEPAT Entrance Exam Result.
- Admission Slip.
- Medical Certificate.
- Certificate of Good Moral (Original).

- 2 pcs. 2x2 recent ID picture.
- Prospectus of the enrolled course.
- 1 pc. Long brown envelop.
- Official receipt of tuition and other fees.
* Printing of Official Certificate of Registration.



Enrollment Procedure for Shiftees

STEP 1 – STUD ACCTS.
* Check students’ accounts.
* Check balance.
* Clearance signing.

STEP 2 – FORMER COLLEGE
* Request to shift.
* Recommendation to shift.

STEP 3 – NEW COLLEGE
* Acceptance of Shiftee
* Advising / Pre- Registration.

STEP 4 – UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE AND TESTING OFFICE / OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
* Student Profile Updating

STEP 5 – NEW COLLEGE
* Payment of other fees (Local Council fee , Obrero Campus Student Council fee, Collegiate headlight fee and Insurance).
* Encoding.
* Assessment of fees.
* Temporary Certificate of Registration Printing.

STEP 6 – STUD ACCTS. (Scholars Only)
* Submit Temporary Certificate of Registration.
* Posting of Accounts.

STEP 6 – CASHIER (Paying Students)
* Submit Temporary Certificate of Registration.
* Payment of Matriculation.
* Official Receipt Printing.

STEP 7 – REGISTRAR
* Present Clearance.
* Present Official Receipts (Tuition and other fees).
* Printing of Official Certificate of Registration.

For old student

The above steps are the procedure on enrolling an old student at the University of Southeastern Philippines. As I observed, the validation of the library id is not included in the procedure. I don’t know why it is so. The validation of the e-card takes place right after processing at the registrar. Since I’ve been in the university for quite a long time (almost 5 years to be exact) the new and old procedure of the enrollment for old system are the same (excluding the library part).

For new student

Year 2005, almost five years ago, if my memory serves me right Step 1 is not part of the enrollment procedure. I did not remember encoding of Student Information and Identification Number Assignment was included on it. The new procedure, however, is confusing. I have an older brother who is a first year college student in the university. Comparing the ways on my time and his time, there are lots of changes. And also the library registration is not included, again. I think validation and application of library id is part of the enrollment procedure.

For shiftee

I have really no idea on the procedure for the enrollment of a shiftee.

I will quote Ms. Kate Mariel Dizon’s post about the old procedure for both new & old student in the University of Southeastern Philippines, since she stated it clear and detailed;

“Based on experience, these are the steps for enrolment for new students:
1. Pay miscellaneous and other fees
2. Go to UGTO and fill up student records
3. (For scholars only) Apply for a scholarship at the Office Student Services
4. Enroll in ROTC or CWTS
5. Go to your college adviser, submit or present all necessary documents, and secure a Pre-Registration form
6. Fill up the PRF and have your adviser sign it
7. Submit the PRF to the encoder and secure Certificate of Registration
8. (For scholars) Verify student accounts at the bookkeeper. (For non-scholars) Pay tuition fee at the cashier
9. Submit all necessary documents/requirements and complete enrolment by getting stamped “Officially Enrolled” at the registrar
10. (Extra step) Apply for a library card

Based on experience, these are the steps for enrolment for old students:
1. Pay miscellaneous fees and other fees
2. (For scholars only) Validate scholarship at the Office of Student Services
3. Go to your college adviser, submit or present all necessary documents, and secure a Pre-Registration form
4. Fill up the PRF and have your adviser sign it
5. Submit the PRF to the encoder and secure Certificate of Registration
6. (For scholars) Verify student accounts at the bookkeeper. (For non-scholars) Pay tuition fee at the cashier
7. Complete enrolment by getting stamped “Officially Enrolled” at the registrar
8. (Extra step) Validate library card”

Assignment Number 1; SAD1

In-house resource is same as the word outsourcing. According to Wikipedia.com

“Outsourcing is subcontracting a process, such as product design or manufacturing, to a third-party company.The decision to outsource is often made in the interest of lowering cost or making better use of time and energy costs, redirecting or conserving energy directed at the competencies of a particular business, or to make more efficient use of land, labor, capital, (information) technology and resources^. Outsourcing became part of the business lexicon during the 1980s. It is essentially a division of labor.”

As I have search for the cause and effect of outsourcing I read this article

“Outsourcing is the transfer of work to other countries where labor is cheaper. One side says that the government should not regulate what businesses do and that when American businesses prosper, Americans prosper. The other side says jobs are being taken away from America’s middle class and that the government should step in and force companies to hire Americans and pay them decent wages. The first three quotes below are in favor of outsourcing and the last three are against outsourcing.

“Large software companies such as Microsoft and Oracle have increased outsourcing and used the savings for investment and larger domestic payrolls.” – Daniel Drezner

“That's because of all America's absolute and comparative advantages, the most important one we've got is freedom. And freedom consists mostly of having a government policy to do nothing.” – Don Luskin

“Countries with a vested interest in their economies are much less likely to go to war, and there is virtually no possibility that they will go to war with countries that participate in their economies.” - Thomas L. Friedman

“3.3 million U.S. jobs will be shipped overseas by 2015.” – Forrester Research

“Criticism of outsourcing from the public and media sometimes tend to concentrate on lackluster customer service and technical support being provided by either local workers who are not actually employees of the company, or by overseas workers attempting to communicate with Americans in broken or incomprehensible English.” - Wikipedia

“Outsourcing appears to threaten the livelihood of domestic workers and, in the United States, the American Dream.” – Wikipedia.”

http://www.google.com.ph/search?hl=tl&q=cause+and+effect+of+outsourcing&btnG=Maghanap&meta

Another article is:

“Globalization and technology are amplifying the impact of outsourcing. For decades, American foreign policy has been to urge developing nations and Communist countries to join the global economy in earnest. Now they have, and vast numbers of skilled workers have joined the world labor force, seemingly overnight. Countries like China, India and Russia educate large numbers of engineers. Add the low-cost, nearly instantaneous communication afforded by the Internet, and an Indian computer programmer making $20,000 a year or less can replace an American programmer making $80,000 a year or more.

“The structure of the world has changed,” said Craig R. Barrett, chief executive of Intel, the Silicon Valley company that is the world’s leading computer chip maker. “The U.S. no longer has a lock on high-tech, white-collar jobs.”

Many American workers are worried that outsourcing is just beginning, and they fear that in an information-age economy all kinds of jobs are potentially at risk. Not only anxious workers in the United States take that view. Nandan Nilekani, chief executive of Infosys Technologies, an Indian outsourcing company, declared at the World Economic Forum last month, “Everything you can send down a wire is up for grabs.”

Another difference, some analysts say, is that during the 1980’s, the interests of American workers and companies were more closely linked than they are today. From 1984 to 1986, the American semiconductor industry lost $4 billion and shed 50,000 jobs in the United States.

“But now, it is the workers who are suffering and not the companies,” said Ronil Hira, an assistant professor for public policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology. “The companies outsourcing jobs overseas are profitable and mostly gaining market share. There’s no gun to their head this time, no real motivation to address the issue.”

Beyond jobs shifted, the broader impact may be to put pressure on the wages of many technical workers in the United States, who increasingly live under the shadow of foreign competition. “

- http://emergic.org/2004/02/16/outsourcing-causes-and-effects/

By that definition, it gives me idea to on what is the concern of the question; assignment number 1.

As I read the question on assignment number 1 I come up to this several questions.

First: What is in-house resource/s?

Second: Why does an establishment tapped in-house resources?

Third: What could be its advantages? What its disadvantages?

Fourth: Was it a good decision?

Fifth: As a student, what could be its effects?

An establishment; a school, a company, so on so forth decided to apply this what we called “in-house resources,” for me, because of economic circumstances. Why? We can’t predict our economy and unfortunately our country is suffering economic crisis. By that reason, in order to survive, people will think of any solution into their problems but of course. For an example, the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) decided tapped in-house resources. What could be reasons on why is it so? USEP is one of the promising schools not only in Davao City, but also In the Philippines. And whatever happens to the country will have an effect on the university itself. The University I must say produced and consists of individual who is globally competitive. There are dilemmas in the school which can handle and manage yet unluckily, there are those problems that can’t be deal with by the university. On the brighter side, USEP always look for a way to minimize and come up to solution which is always to its advantage. Why look for “something” outside, if we could have the “big thing” inside. Same as, why does the university look for a solution outside the school if the university alone produces those I called “big-thing”? Why look so far if we have it under our nose?

The advantage is in the university’s side. Why? It is also, could be, hitting two birds at one stone; one decision two outcomes. The first one is the university’s benefits when it comes to financial. The school will not pay for someone else’s work instead saving it for school projects, etc. or maybe, just, maybe, lessen the tuition of the students. That latter will be a big help not only to the students but also to their families. The second result is for the name of the university. It is good to hear that a university can solve its problem on its own; could provide solution and can produce those “globally competitive” people. For me, the profile of a university lies on the undergraduates, graduates, faculties & staffs. The disadvantages, on the other hand, sometimes we haven’t notice what we have not until we lose those things which making our lives more complicated. What I mean is that the university took so long to notice that they have assets who have great minds. Nonetheless, as for now, I guess the university notice there treasures. There could always be a room for changes and improvement.

Was the idea a good decision? For me yes. As I said, the decision is only to neither the student nor the teachers but absolutely to the whole university. As a student, as a USEP’ian, it could really a big help for me, for us.