Managing Change in IT Outsourcing [electronic resource] : Towards a Dynamic Fit Model /
Plugge, Albert.author.
Through case studies this volume provides evidence that a link between sourcing capabilities and organizational structure contributes to a positive sourcing performance. Reveals that providers who are able to adapt to changing client circumstances, whilst establishing a fit, succeed in achieving a sustainable performance.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Series Editors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Overview of the Sourcing Background; 2 Managing Change; 3 Preliminary Research; 4 Case Study: Domestic Provider; 5 Case Study: Offshore Provider; 6 Case Study: Global Provider; 7 Cross-case Analysis; 8 Quantitative Results; 9 Conclusion; Appendix A: Research Methodology; Appendix B: Preliminary Research: Overview of Interviewees; Appendix C: Preliminary Research: Interview Questions; Appendix D: Main Research: Overview of Interviewees; Appendix E: Main Research: Interview Questions
Appendix F: Main Research: Interview ExtractsAppendix G: Survey Questions; Glossary; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Through case studies this volume provides evidence that a link between sourcing capabilities and organizational structure contributes to a positive sourcing performance. Reveals that providers who are able to adapt to changing client circumstances, whilst establishing a fit, succeed in achieving a sustainable performance.
Leadership.
Organization.
Planning.
Project management.
Economics.
Management science.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Organization.
Project Management.
Economics, general.