Information Systems Outsourcing: Myths, Metaphors and Realities

by Mary C. Lacity and Rudy A. Hirschheim

Book Overview

The outsourcing revolution is underway as increasing numbers of major corporations transfer their information systems (IS) assets, leases and staff to third-party vendors. In-depth interviews with individuals from 13 different companies who have gone through formal IS outsourcing reveal insights about the intentions, motivations and consequences of this rapidly growing area. Includes step-by-step instructions to negotiate a successful vendor contract...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047195604X
• ISBN13: 9780471956044
• Release Date: July 1995
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"