C/B/868. Dissertation. Outsourcing

This dissertation examined the motivations, advantages and disadvantages surrounding the practice of outsourcing. In so doing, the dissertation highlighted how these motivations, advantages and disadvantages varied considerably depending on the type of outsourcing arrangement: out-tasking, functional sourcing, vertical sourcing, and integrating outsourcing. The research showed how the future of outsourcing lies mainly in the use of e-marketplaces. As such, primary research was conducted to examine how these e-marketplaces enable firms to engage in outsourcing. More specifically, the research examined the risks and rewards from using e-marketplaces as an outsourcing platform. In the literature review, each of the main types of outsourcing were identified and discussed in detail. The research approach adopted was then highlighted, in terms of the research philosophy adopted, case study approach used, and research methods employed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to identify some of the choices that firms face when engaging in outsourcing. From this research it was possible to identify how e-marketplaces minimised buyer's risks whilst increasing their potential rewards. Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: C/B/870. Proposal. Outsourcing.