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Outsourcing IT in a changing world

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IT outsourcing has become increasingly popular in recent years, and is often quoted as a means of coping with rapid changes in technology and in the business environment. In practice, however, many outsourcing agreements have been structured in such a way as to inhibit, rather than facilitate change. This article examines the different approaches that have been employed in a number of such agreements, relates these to the needs and objectives of the organisations' concerns, and explores their effectiveness in accommodating various types of change.

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  • Shepherd, Alan, 1999. "Outsourcing IT in a changing world," European Management Journal, Elsevier, vol. 17(1), pages 64-84, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:eurman:v:17:y:1999:i:1:p:64-84
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    1. Raman, Revti & Chadee, Doren & Roxas, Banjo & Michailova, Snejina, 2013. "Effects of Partnership Quality, Talent Management, and Global Mindset on Performance of Offshore IT Service Providers in India," Journal of International Management, Elsevier, vol. 19(4), pages 333-346.
    2. Gonzalez, Reyes & Gasco, Jose & Llopis, Juan, 2005. "Information systems outsourcing reasons in the largest Spanish firms," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 25(2), pages 117-136.

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