Then system testing combines entire systems, which might, for example, cover all automated applications that permit the preparation of the liabilities side of the general ledger. This is often followed by regression testing which checks each variable and all combinations of variables relied on by the various systems to see if any cause a problem.
The increasing importance of competitiveness in this environment also raises concerns that globalisation is triggering a “race to the bottom” between countries and putting pressure on governments to reduce job protection, welfare benefits and social insurance.