Will to work: Can this hiring model eradicate poverty?

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Description: Samasource Founder and CEO Leila Janah discusses how impact sourcing employs women and young people from impoverished communities over the internet and the “Microwork Model.” She speaks on “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Source: Bloomberg.com – video report

Date: August 22, 2014

Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/samasource-outsourcing-tech-work-to-low-income-communities-u5P0e_hvRJ~M5X~ozYo7iQ.html

Questions for Discussions:

  • Describe the model?
  • What are the limitations for this approach to work from a managerial control point of view?
  • Which industries do you think will be motivated to develop this model?