Toward an understanding of the nature and conceptualization of outsourcing success

Despite the pervasiveness of outsourcing, many outsourcing ventures have been unable to achieve success. I posit that one explanation for the elusiveness of the achievement of success relates to a lack of consensus regarding what constitutes “success.” This study provides a more complete, multidimen...

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Published in:Information & management 2014-01, Vol.51 (1), p.152-164
Main Author: Schwarz, Colleen
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Applied sciences
Computer science
control theory
systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Definitions
Delphi method
Dependent variable
Exact sciences and technology
Firm modelling
Management theory
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Outsourcing
Outsourcing benefits
Research framework
Software
Studies
Success
Survey
Triangulation
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