The outsourcing dilemma : the search for competitiveness

Outsourcing of some business functions pre-dates the technological revolution of the latter part of the 20th century. Nevertheless, 99 percent of outsourcing would not be logical or necessary if it were not for the constantly changing and improving technology. Despite the circumstances, most organiz...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Safari Tech Books Online (-)
Otros Autores: Heywood, J. Brian Author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] Financial Times Prentice Hall 2001
Edición:1st edition
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  • Machine generated contents note: Introduction
  • 1 Changing times in commerce
  • 2 How can an organization become and stay competitive?
  • 3 The outsourcing alternative
  • 4 Reasons for outsourcing the various business functions
  • 5 Variations on the outsourcing theme
  • 6 Points to be aware of when choosing a service provider
  • 7 The process of choosing a service provider
  • 8 Potential drivers of outsourcing
  • 9 Risks and concerns for both parties
  • 10 What does all this mean?
  • 11 An alternative way of approaching the competitiveness proble
  • Appendix A: Starting the outsourcing process
  • Appendix B: Before contemplating the outsourcing transition
  • Appendix C: The essential elements of the contract
  • Appendix D: The rights of transferred staff.