2018Open Science JournalOpen access

Selective Outsourcing of IT Functions is the best option

Ashraf Khaled Magableh

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The current research indicates that selective outsourcing is still the norm, however, outsourcing are becoming more complex. There are many perceived and hidden benefits and risks of outsourcing. The current research covers Full In-sourcing, Selective Outsourcing and Full outsourcing. This article provides an overview of Selective outsourcing of IT Functions, further, it traces the evolution of outsourcing and discusses the enabling role of information technology in outsourcing. Additionally, the research talks about process, management, and benefits of selective outsourcing.

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The current research indicates that selective outsourcing is still the norm, however, outsourcing are becoming more complex. There are many perceived and hidden benefits and risks of outsourcing. The current research covers Full In-sourcing, Selective Outsourcing and Full outsourcing. This article provides an overview of Selective outsourcing of IT Functions, further, it traces the evolution of outsourcing and discusses the enabling role of information technology in outsourcing. Additionally, the research talks about process, management, and benefits of selective outsourcing.

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The current research indicates that selective outsourcing is still the norm, however, outsourcing are becoming more complex. There are many perceived and hidden benefits and risks of outsourcing. The current research covers Full In-sourcing, Selective Outsourcing and Full outsourcing. This article provides an overview of Selective outsourcing of IT Functions, further, it traces the evolution of outsourcing and discusses the enabling role of information technology in outsourcing. Additionally, the research talks about process, management, and benefits of selective outsourcing.

Key concepts: Outsourcing, Knowledge process outsourcing, Business, Process (computing), Process management, Norm (philosophy), Industrial organization, Business administration

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