Outsourcing and offshoring engineering projects: understanding the value, sourcing models, and coordination practices

Willcocks, Leslie P., Oshri, Ilan, Kotlarsky, Julia and Rottman, Joseph W. (2011) Outsourcing and offshoring engineering projects: understanding the value, sourcing models, and coordination practices. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 58 (4). pp. 706-716. ISSN 0018-9391

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Abstract

In this paper, we review recent developments in the field of outsourcing and offshoring and the implications for engineering management. We examine three aspects involved in outsourcing and offshoring, namely, sourcing models, coordination, and value extracted from outsourcing projects. We conclude that additional research is needed on recent trends in outsourcing and the impact of such change process on the practice of engineering management.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?pun...
Additional Information:	© 2011 IEEE
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ISI, coordination, engineering management, offshoring, outsourcing, sourcing models
Library of Congress subject classification:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Journal of Economic Literature Classification System:	L - Industrial Organization > L2 - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior > L24 - Contracting Out; Joint Ventures; Technology Licensing L - Industrial Organization > L7 - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction > L79 - Other
Sets:	Research centres and groups > Information Systems and Innovation Group Departments > Management Collections > Economists Online
Rights:	http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/rights/LSERO.htm
URL:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/39644/

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