Forced coopetition in IT multi-sourcing
Uncovers and conceptualizes a novel form of coopetition (forced coopetition). Uses forced coopetition to describe vendor relationships in IT multi-sourcing. Identifies factors enabling clients to foster high vendor competition and cooperation. Identifies factors for clients to manage the tensions resulting from forced coopetition. Proposes a multi-sourcing model classification framework.
forced coopetition it multi-sourcing vendor competition multi-sourcing models vendor cooperation critical enablers