i need disadvantages of outsourcing :

One of the biggest disadvantages of outsourcing is the risk of losing sensitive data and the loss of confidentiality. It is important, therefore, to have checks in place to avoid data loss.

Losing management control of business functions mean that you may no longer be able to control operations and deliverables of activities that you outsource.

Problems with quality can arise if the outsourcing provider doesn't have proper processes and/ or is inexperienced in working in an outsourcing relationship.

Since the outsourcing provider may work with other customers, they might not give 100% time and attention to a single company. This may result in delays and inaccuracies in the work output.

Not understanding the culture of the outsourcing provider and the location where you outsource to may lead to poor communication and lower productivity.

If important functions are being outsourced, an organization is mightily dependent on the outsourcing provider. Risks such as bankruptcy and financial loss cannot be controlled.

Hidden costs and legal problems may arise if the outsourcing terms and conditions are not clearly defined.

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here are some disadvantages 1)Loss of Managerial Control
When you sign a contract to have another company perform the function of an entire department or single task, you are turning the management and control of that function over to another company. You will have a contract, but the managerial control will belong to another company. Your outsourcing company will not be driven by the same standards and mission that drives your company. They will be driven to make a profit from the services that they are providing to you and other businesses like yours.
2)Hidden Costs
You will sign a contract with the outsourcing company that will cover the details of the service that they will be providing. Anything not covered in the contract will be the basis for you to pay additional charges. Additionally, you will experience legal fees to retain a lawyer to review the contacts you will sign. Remember, this is outsourcing company business. They have done this before and they are the ones that write the contract. Therefore, you will be at a disadvantage when negotiations start.
3) Threat to Security and Confidentiality The life-blood of any business is the information that keeps it running. If you have payroll, medical records or any other confidential information that will be transmitted to the outsourcing company, there is a risk that the confidentiality may be compromised. If the outsourced function involves sharing proprietary company data or knowledge (e.g. product drawings, formulas, etc.), this must be taken into account. Evaluate the outsourcing company carefully to make sure your data is protected and the contract has a penalty clause if an incident occurs. 4) Quality Problems The outsourcing company will be motivated by profit. Since the contract will fix the price, the only way for them to increase profit will be to decrease expenses. As long as they meet the conditions of the contract, you will pay. In addition, you will lose the ability to rapidly respond to changes in the business environment. The contract will be very specific and you will pay extra for changes. 5) Tied to the Financial Well-Being of Another Company Since you will be turning over part of the operations of your business to another company, you will now be tied to the financial well-being of that company. It wouldn't be the first time that an outsourcing company could go bankrupt and leave you holding-the-bag. 6)Bad Publicity and Ill-Will The word "outsourcing" brings to mind different things to different people. If you live in a community that has an outsourcing company and they employ your friends and neighbors, outsourcing is good. If your friends and neighbors lost their jobs because they were shipped across the state, across the country or across the world, outsourcing will bring bad publicity. If you outsource part of your operations, morale may suffer in the remaining work force.