We deal with the problem of outsourcing the debt for a big investment, according two situations: either the firm …

contemplate IT outsourcing have two alternatives: (1) outsource part of their IT activity (i.e., "selective outsourcing") or (2 …) outsource their entire IT activity (i.e., "total outsourcing"). It has been repeatedly reported that total IT outsourcing …

outsourcing have two alternatives: (1) a contract with a vendor (i.e., outsourcing) or (2) setting up their own IT subsidiary (i ….e., quasi-outsourcing). This study examines some of the determinants of the outsourcing versus quasi-outsourcing decision. Using …

Outsourcing is one of the top priorities on the strategic agenda of Original Equipment Manufacturers [OEMs] in many … industries. The decision of outsourcing an activity as opposed to doing it in-house and the development of a part or parts system … specifications might play in outsourcing decisions. Based on how the specification is generated and on the nature of the data it …

Outsourcing is one of the top priorities on the strategic agenda of Original Equipment Manufacturers [OEMs] in many … industries. The decision of outsourcing an activity as opposed to doing it in-house and the development of a part or parts system … specifications might play in outsourcing decisions. Based on how the specification is generated and on the nature of the data it …

This paper challenges the conventional academic view that international outsourcing is just another form of gainful … trade. Contrary to this view, we show that labor-service outsourcing can reduce the high-wage country's welfare even when …. Outsourcing's impact on welfare is worsened by a definite loss of jobs and a possible contraction in the range of varieties …

Intellectual Property (IP), we answer questions such as: why should IP be outsourced; how should the outsourcing of IP activities …

For what kind of intermediate input/service do firms often go outsourcing? This paper develops a model of two … to explain the patterns of outsourcing from the degree of product differentiation, economies of scope, and economies of … scale in production of the intermediate input relative to that of the final good. The recent surge of outsourcing activities …

This paper develops a model of strategic outsourcing. With trade liberalization in the intermediate-product market, a … domestic firm for a final good. This has a strategic effect on competition. Unlike the outsourcing motivated by cost saving …, the strategic outsourcing has a collusive effect that could raise the prices of both intermediate and final goods. Trade …