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Outsourcing
C/M/2349. An examination of issues relating to the decentralisation and fragmentation of organisations
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- 3050
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- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines the issues that emerge from the decentralisation and fragmentation of organisations. The paper begins by providing definitions for the key terms used within the study, and follows with an examination of the reasons why organisations still decentralise and outsource. The benefits of these processes are outlined, and the paper then examines the decentralisation of the health services.
KEYWORDS: Decentralisation, fragmentation, health services, outsourcing,
C/OM/360. An examination of outsourcing and supply chain management
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- 1300
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the concept of “outsourcing” in relation to supply management. The paper presents the background to outsourcing, and outlines the influences of outsourcing. Value chain integration is discussed before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, supply chain management, value chain integration,
C/B/3640. Costs and benefits of outsourcing Express production process to Singapore
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- 740
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper addresses the decision of the US fashion retailer Express to outsource their textile and clothing production process to Singapore. A costs and benefits analysis (CBA) of the outsourcing project is conducted addressing risks associated with the project.
KEYWORDS: Costs and benefits, outsourcing, Singapore, Express clothing,
S/B/610. Outsourcing and Off-shoring of IT Services by John Smith
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- 2650
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the model of IT outsourcing used by John Smith to offshore their data centre to the Philippines and introduce JIT (Just-in-time) production. Four phases of the IT outsourcing lifecycle are described, i.e. architecture, engagement, operation and regeneration phases. The role of the JIT method in improving the quality of production is explained, outsourcing solutions are discussed, the needs of PC Helpdesk off-shoring are considered.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, Off-shoring, IT Services, John Smith, JIT,
C/B/3253. Examination of Coloplast's Chinese offshoring plans
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- 4050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 49.99 GBP
This paper examines Coloplast, a Danish medical devices supplier and their plans to offshore to China. Their decision is based on the success of their offshore project in Hungary, the paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of the same project in China. The external environment is examined through use of a PEST analysis, and the paper also examines the internal environment. Hofsted’s theory, Kluckholon and Strodtbecks cultural orientations framework, and Goeffe and Jones model of organisational culture is used to examine the internal culture. Employee motivation and commitment is then evaluated through use of Marlow’s theory, the equity theory, and the expectancy theory. The paper then suggests recommendations regarding the Chinese offshoring plan, which include the adoption of a new organisational structure to counter culture challenges, to address documentation problems, and to adopt a financial instrument to counter the exchange rate loss. The paper concludes with a detailed implementation plan.
KEYWORDS: Coloplast, medical services supplier, Offshore, Denmark, China, Hungary, offshore, external environment, PEST, internal environment, Hofsted’s theory, Kluckholon and Strodtbecks cultural orientations framework, Goeffe and Jones model of organisational culture, Employee motivation, employee commitment, Marlow’s theory, equity theory, the expectancy theory, culture,
C/B/2980. Capital investment vs. Outsourcing: Case study WeeNip
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- 1300
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper analyses a fictional company named WeeNip, which produces many products including whisky miniatures. The papers aim is to evaluate, using NVP analysis, whether the WeeNip should invest in a new production plant in China or if they should outsource production to BigDram in Scotland. A thorough analysis of both options is presented explaining the positive and negative points of both, and the paper concludes by comparing the two options. Recommendations are provided, suggesting that outsourcing to BigDram is the best decision.
KEYWORDS: WeeNip, production plant, china, outsource, BigDram, NVP,
C/B/2899. Analysis of outsourcing and the affects on the home country
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- 3200
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper looks at outsourcing, and the social, cultural, technological and economic affects it can have on the home country. Outsourcing is defined, as is the different types of outsourcing, namely on-shoring, near-shoring, and off-shoring. The paper also describes the key advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, social impacts, cultural impacts, technological impacts, economic impacts, home country, On-shoring, Near-shoring, Off-shoring,
C/B/2811. Analysis of outsourcing: case study Scotts Miracle GRO
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- 950
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper analyses the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing in relation to Scotts Miracle GRO, a company that manufactures premium consumer products for lawn and garden care. The papers main aim is to analyse whether the company should offshore/outsource the production of its spreaders to China or whether they should stay at their present plant. This is achieved by close reference to literature based on Management Accounting perspectives on the topic.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, Scotts Miracle GRO, offshore, China, management accounting,
C/B/2645. Role of national governments in international trade: outsourcing
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- 460
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at the benefits of outsourcing for national governments involved in the international trade. Examples of USA’s and China’s outsourcing policies are presented to show how outsourcing can maximize revenue.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, International trade, national government,
C/B/2432. TopCoder (A): Developing Software through Crowdsourcing. Harvard Business School Case study analysis
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper analyses 'TopCoder (A): Developing Software through Crowdsourcing' case study by Lakhani, Garvin and Lonstein. TopCoder make use of a unique business model which incorporates a vast element of ‘crowd sourcing’. This paper offers background analysis, problem statement, problem analysis, identification and evaluation of alternatives, and strategic recommendations. The essay evaluates TopCoder’s operations and discusses the company’s unique business approach. It also evaluates TopCoder’s community of programmers and their loyalty to the organisation. The essay places a focus on the possible outcomes of a potential competitor arising with a similar business approach and the impact this would have on TopCoder.
KEYWORDS: Software development, crowd sourcing, TopCoder, business model, Lakhani, Garvin, Lonstein, Crowdsourcing,
C/B/2406. Dissertation. Why Does it Make Sense for Law Firms to Outsource?
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- 18600
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 189.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the reasons why law firms and their clients engage in the strategic outsourcing of legal services. The review of literature touches on the theory of strategic management, strategic outsourcing, and the impact of globalisation on companies’ decision to outsource. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and a comparative case study of four companies engaged in outsourcing, i.e. two law firms: Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance, and two client-side firms: General Electric and Rio Tinto. Conclusions are made about the drivers of the outsourcing strategy and the role of resources and transaction costs in the decision to outsource.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, law firms outsourcing, Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, General Electric, Rio Tinto,
C/B/2215. Presentation. Positive and Negative Sides of Outsourcing
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- 0
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- 5 slides
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper offers a 5-slide presentation of the research into the positive and negative aspects of outsourcing highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing, and presenting examples of bad and good outsourcing behaviours in French companies.
KEYWORDS: Presentation, Outsourcing,
C/B/2160. Outsourcing through strategic alliances is one of the methods used to reduce costs within organisations. Therefore, outsourcing provides shareholders with an opportunity to receive increased returns. Discuss
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper takes a theoretical insight into the business strategy of outsourcing discussing the motivations and impacts of outsourcing with regard to two functions, i.e. human resource (HR) outsourcing and information systems (IS) outsourcing. The advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing are identified, outsourcing through strategic alliance is discussed.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, human resource outsourcing, information systems outsourcing, strategic alliance,
C/B/2083. Proposal. Pros and Cons of IT/IS outsourcing
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- 1150
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the advantages and disadvantages of business process outsourcing (BPO) with the focus on outsourcing information technology (IT) and information systems (IS). Research objectives are formulated, the timescale of the work is outlined, legal, social and ethical issues of the proposed research are addressed.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, IS/IT outsourcing, information systems, business process,
C/B/2078. Dissertation. HR outsourcing in UK financial institution
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- 19800
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 199.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the contemporary business challenges of operating in a highly competitive environment arguing the importance of human resources (HR) as a source of successful business performance and examining the features of personnel HR outsourcing in the UK financial industry. The review of literature touches on the theory and policies of HRM including the factors that stimulate employees’ creativity, the issues of recruitment and selections, the importance of training and development, the rationale for outsourcing, outsourcing methods, positive and negative impacts of outsourcing, etc. The research uses positivist interpretivist philosophy applying grounded theory to a case study of UBS, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Abbey National Bank, drawing on secondary data. Conclusions are made about the contribution of HR outsourcing to the successful operations of the studied financial organisations.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Resource Based View, human resource, HR outsourcing, UBS, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, Abbey National Bank,
C/B/2033. Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing Business Functions
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of business outsourcing reviewing its history, explaining the concerns behind the outsourcing of business operations to third parties, outlining the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing, and discussing the factors that have recently made outsourcing of business processes a popular trend.
KEYWORDS: Business Outsourcing, Competitive Advantage, Hidden Costs and Risks,
C/B/1793. Pros and cons of software development outsourcing: case study of iRegulatory
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- 1400
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of in-house development as opposed to a contracted out “offshore” development using a case study of software outsourcing option for the pharmaceutical company iRegulatory. The issues of control over the offshore development project are addressed. Recommendations are suggested about effective offshore outsourcing strategies.
KEYWORDS: iRegulatory, outsourcing, in-house, software development, offshore,
C/B/1682. Outsourcing of Information Technology Function
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- 3200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines theoretical approaches to the outsourcing of information technology (IT) function reviewing three articles on the risks and challenges of the outsourcing contract, and discussing the risks dependent on the client and on the vendor. Recommendations are suggested for Information System Managers about the completion of contract and resultant cost efficiency.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, Information Technology, risk, contract,
C/B/1549. Dissertation. Outsourcing of IT/IS Function
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- 13400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the issues of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS) outsourcing discussing the rationale for the outsourcing of non-core activities, i.e. call centers, accounting divisions and human resources function, examining the benefits and risks of outsourcing for the company and formulating hypotheses related to the key issues of IT/IS outsourcing. The review of literature touches on the role and features of IS outsourcing in business, the challenges and dilemmas of outsourcing, the practice of setting up call centers in India, the features of offshore outsourcing, etc. The methods of research include analysis of secondary sources and primary data obtained through a questionnaire distributed among the employees of 60 organisations. Conclusions are made about the difficulties posed by cultural differences and the lack of clarity with regard to service standards. Recommendations are suggested about the best practices to ensure the success of IT/IS outsourcing.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Outsourcing, offshore, Information Systems, IS, Supplier Relationships, Information technology, IT, call centres, accounting divisions, India, non-core activities,
C/B/1555. IT outsourcing
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper critically reviews the process of informational technology (IT) outsourcing addressing the issues related to IT outsourcing, highlighting the benefits and disadvantages of outsourcing, and analysing a real life examples of IT outsourcing failure and success.
KEYWORDS: IT Outsourcing, Globalisation,
C/B/1585. Outsourcing: advantages, disadvantages and best practices
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of outsourcing discussing its advantages and disadvantages and making reference to the extensive use of outsourcing by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) the operating in the telecommunications industry. Recommendations are presented about best practices and strategies of outsourcing.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, telecom company, relationship management,
C/B/1637. Outsourcing: purposes, challenges and impacts
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- 1100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concept of outsourcing exploring the reasons behind IT (information technology) outsourcing, identifying potential problems associated with outsourcing, and examining the impacts of outsourcing on the economies of the host nations.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, IT, information technology,
C/B/1132. Outsourcing customer service to India
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper reports on a utilities organisation that is looking at the option of outsourcing their customer service to a call centre in India considering possible redundancies, the Trade Union involvement, and their role in communication. Financial savings are estimated making conclusions about the need of a full feasibility study before any decision is made. Examples are provided of organisations that have successfully transferred their operations off shore.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, call centre, India, HR, Communication, Culture,
C/B/1193. Dissertation. Importance of Supplier Relationship in Outsourcing Process
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- 10700
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the importance of supplier relationship in the outsourcing of information systems (IS) by organisations. The review of literature touches on the concepts of globalization, the function of outsourcing, relationship management, supplier relationship, the role of IS in modern business, etc. Qualitative and quantitative research is conducted using the primary data collected through interviews and questionnaires distributed in the organisations that have outsourced their internal operations to India and China. Conclusions are made about the strategies that an organisation needs to undertake in the outsourcing process in order to maintain a strong relationship with their suppliers and minimize the risks of outsourcing the IT function.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, outsourcing, supplier relationship, IT, information systems, relationsh,
C/B/1341. Critical Analysis of Outsourcing at BP South America
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the BP outsourcing of their accounting function in South America to PricewaterhouseCoopers. A brief description of the company is given, the types of outsourcing are described, critical analysis of the outsourcing is conducted.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, business process, BP, British Petroleum,
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