A transaction cost model of IT outsourcing
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چکیده
This research tests an explanatory model of IT outsourcing behaviour. It relies on transactions cost theory. A survey was conducted to test the hypotheses. As anticipated, the results suggest that uncertainty and the origin of the investments required to conduct a transaction have a significant influence on the outsourcing decision. However, asset specificity shows an inconsistent effect on outsourcing. This suggests that asset specificity might not be a key driver when evaluating IT outsourcing.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Information & Management
دوره 41 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004