【学习笔记】懂你英语 商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 3（III）词汇Risks of Outsourcing
Outsourcing has a lot of benefits, since it is cost-efficient and provides access to expert. 【跟读】 外包有很多好处，因为它是成本效率高的，并且提供了获得专家的途径。
However, it also comes with risks. 然后，它也伴随风险。
Let's examine some of them. 让我们来看看其中的一些。
quality problems 质量问题
Companies that outsource may suffer quality issues. 外包的公司可能会遇到质量问题。
To provide cheaper products, some outsourcing factories may prioritize quantity over quality. 【填空】【跟读】 为了提供更便宜的产品，一些外包工厂可能会将数量置于质量之上。
To reduce this risk, companies can prepare detailed product specifications for suppliers and do independent quality control. 为了降低这种风险，公司可以为供应商准备详细的产品规格，并进行独立的质量控制。
out of control 失控
When a business outsources an operation, it gives up some control of that operation to a third party. 当业务外包某个操作时，它将该操作的一些控制权交给第三方。
This may result in communication issues or increased time to complete a project. 这可能会导致沟通问题或增加完成项目的时间。
To prevent this, companies should outsource to third parties with proven risk management processes. 【填空】 为了防止这种情况发生，公司应该将风险管理流程经过验证的业务外包给第三方。
And it's also important to maintain constant communication. 保持持续的沟通也很重要。
【选择】-Which of the following is not a benefit of outsourcing? -earning international reputation.
【选择】To provide cheaper products, some outsourcing factories may... focus on quantity over quality.
【选择】-What is a risk of giving control of an operation to a third party? -There may be communication issues.
【填空】To reduce quality problems, companies can prepare detailed product specifications for suppliers and do independent quality control.
hidden costs 隐藏成本
Outsourcing comes with several hidden costs, so a company may end up spending more than expected. 外包伴随着一些隐性成本，因此一个公司最终可能会花费比预期更多的钱。
For example, the hidden costs of selecting a service provider can include travel expenses, payment for an advisor, and so on. 例如，选择服务提供者的隐藏成本可能包括差旅费用、支付给顾问的费用等等。
By improving the outsourcing process, a company can find more cost-saving opportunities, which adds to the company's profits. 【填空】 通过改进外包流程，公司可以找到更多节省成本的机会，从而增加公司的利润。
confidentiality of information 信息保密
When a company chooses to outsource, it must protect its important data and intellectual property. 当一家公司选择外包时，它必须保护自己的重要数据和知识产权。
This is because outsourcing may give a third party access to the client company's intellectual property. 这是因为外包可能会让第三方获得客户公司的知识产权。
For example, if a tech startup outsources its finance department, its trade secrets may be exposed to the third party. 例如，如果一家科技初创公司将其财务部门外包出去，其商业机密可能会暴露给第三方。
To mitigate potential risks, it's necessary to set clear confidentiality obligations in outsourcing agreements. 【填空】为了降低潜在的风险，有必要在外包协议中明确保密义务。
【选择】-How can a company compensate for the hidden cost of outsourcing? -It can find more cost-saving opportunities.
【选择】-How can a company mitigate petential risks related to confidencial data? -It can set clear confidentiality guidelines.
【选择】Companies that outsource may suffer quality issues.
【选择】When a company chooses to outsource, it must protect its important data and intellectual property.
【跟读】Outsourcing may give a third party access to the client company's intellectual property.