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C/B/368. Why Outsource IT Systems? The Case of Small and Large Firms

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The outsourcing of IT systems is a well known phenomenon in large firms. However, reports rarely examine why small firms outsource and how this differs from their larger counterparts. This report is such an attempt, focusing on outsourcing as an option to improve the strategic flexibility of the firm on the one hand, and/or improving business efficiency on the other. The report would be useful for anyone wanting to know the advantages and potential dangers of IT outsourcing and its different use in small and large firms.

 

KEYWORDS: outsource, systems, firms,

 
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