Project Description
The main objective of this project is to put together and analyze a unique and reliable data-set on "sourcing in and out" that will be valuable to the small and medium scale entrepreneurs of Milwaukee as well as academic researchers. The primary methodology includes interpretation of information involving reproducible data management, modeling, and analysis including use of an integrated statistical computing environment.
Tasks and Responsibilites
The student will independently undertake a field-work with an aim to distinguish the "hypes" from the "facts" by documenting "in-sourcing" and "outsourcing" activities at a dis-aggregated (company) level based on surveys of the small and medium scale entrepreneurs (from the local community) with a successful record in conducting business overseas. Tasks and responsibilities include management, modeling, and analysis of a unique and reliable data-set (which will involve entering information in a database after interviewing representatives of small and medium scale entrepreneurs, from the local community, with a successful record in conducting business overseas) on "sourcing in and out" and analyzing the data to identify emerging patterns.
Desired Qualifications
None Listed.