Abstract
Notes that outsourcing is just one of the means by which the boundary of the firm can be adjusted. Considers various other means such as conglomeration and horizontal and vertical integration. Focuses on outsourcing and its place in this bigger picture and discusses the history of outsourcing. Outlines concerns for managers and gives case examples from Rank Zerox and BP.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 444-450 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Industrial Management & Data Systems |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2000 |