Strategic Outsourcing: A Holistic Analysis of An Ooutsourcing Operation At A UK SME

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Strategic Outsourcing: A Holistic Analysis of An Ooutsourcing Operation At A UK SME

An analysis of the decision to outsource peripheral functions to an international partner, by a UK SME in the professional services industry. Paper focuses on a broad analysis of the contractual, negotiation and resistance issues that a firm might face when engaging in outsourcing practices, and att...

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Main Author:	Phillips, Dane
Format:	Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2006
Subjects:	outsourcing benefits risks traditional strategic contracting negotiating resistance.
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/20459/

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