Why outsource? Who does it? What are the benefits? As more and more companies seek to streamline their operation and concentrate on their core business, sourcing work from outside the company has become an increasing necessity. Johnson looks at successful outsourcing organizations and how this method of productivity has improved business.
This book: *provides a balanced view of the pros and cons of outsourcing and how to do it *gives a highly practical, down-to-earth presentation of outsourcing *is accessible with many international examples *contains checklists and box-story items to highlight specific issues and options *includes 'How to Outsource' guide.
The ...in brief books provide a critical 'snapshot' of the major management fashions and fads influencing business strategy. They cut through the consultants' jargon and steer a practical, common sense course through the theory and hype. The provide managers with a balanced view based on evidence rather missionary zeal, so that they can be better informed.
Balanced view of the pros and cons of outsourcing and how to do it
Accessible with many international examples
Contains checklists and box-story items to highlight specific issues and options
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Synopsis:
As more and more companies seek to streamline their operation and concentrate on their core business, sourcing work from outside the company has become an increasing necessity. Johnson looks at successful outsourcing organizations and how this method of productivity has improved business. From interviews with managers at the chalkface, Johnson seeks to go beyond the consultants' jargon to present a clear analysis of the benefits and pitfalls of outsourcing.
About the Author:
Best-selling Author and frequent speaker at conferences on HR and communications issues. He has worked extensively with both large multinationals as well as many international consulting groups and institutions.
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- PublisherButterworth-Heinemann Ltd
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0750628766
- ISBN 13 9780750628761
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240