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Outsourcing – a strategic move: the process and the ingredients for success

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Title:

Outsourcing – a strategic move: the process and the ingredients for success

Author(s):

Zhiwei Zhu, Kathy Hsu, Joseph Lillie

Journal:

Management Decision

Year:

2001

Volume:

39

Issue:

5

Page:

373 - 378


ISSN:

0025-1747


DOI:

10.1108/EUM0000000005473

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

Outsourcing has become an important strategic tool in today’s competitive business environment. This paper describes the steps within four stages of outsourcing process: planning, developing, implementing and evaluation. The role of outsourcing being not only a cost-saving method but also part of the overall management strategy to focus on core competitiveness is emphasized in the discussion. Additionally, the detailed steps and considerations that are required for successful implementation of an outsourcing effort are also addressed.

Keywords:

Outsourcing, Strategic management


Article Type:

Research Paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/EUM0000000005473

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