Self-interest or the greater good How political and rational dynamics influence the outsourcing process

• Published in: International journal of operations & production management Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 547 - 576
• Main Authors: Marshall, Donna, Ambrose, Eamonn, McIvor, Ronan, Lamming, Richard
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Complement; Decision analysis; Dynamics; Empirical analysis; Methodology; Outsourcing; Production management; Telecommunications

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of the influence of political goals and behaviour on the outsourcing decision process and outcomes. Design/methodology/approach - The research used an exploratory longitudinal case-based approach. Eight outsourcing projects in three...