can choose between sole-sourcing and competitive tender. I compare two procurement regulations: no sole-sourcing is … allowed (rigid regulation) and sole-sourcing is allowed in an emergency (flexible regulation). Sole-sourcing in an emergency … is efficient. Whether there is an emergency that justifies sole-sourcing is the procurer’s private information. A …

Purpose This study aims to examine decision factors for global sourcing, differentiated into transcontinental and … continental sourcing to obtain insight into locational aspects of sourcing decisions and global trends. This study analyzed … various country perceptions to reveal their influence on sourcing decisions. The country of origin (COO) theory explains why …

of service sourcing relationships, by testing it quantitatively. A survey was sent to chief exective officers, chief …. The categories were tested and analyzed by means of factor analysis. Findings The BS model for managing service sourcing … processes was confirmed to be significant overall, meaning that it is applicable irrespective of service sourcing context. The …