The Role of Risk and Return in Information Technology Outsourcing Decisions
1995 ◽
Vol 10
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pp. 239-247
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This paper views information technology (IT) outsourcing decisions as classical make-or-buy decisions. In essence, these decisions consist of finding an acceptable balance between benefits and risks. The principal contribution of this paper is the development of a model that describes the relationship between outsourcing benefits and risks. It draws on work from two streams of research: transaction cost theory and modern financial theory. The model can assist managers in determining whether outsourcing or in sourcing is a better choice for a particular IT function and in evaluating and comparing competing vendor proposals. The model can also serve as a framework for future research in IT governance issues.
2017 ◽
Vol 16
(3)
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pp. 155-159
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1987 ◽
Vol 17
(4)
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pp. 160-164
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