Essays about: "Backsourcing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word Backsourcing.

  1. 1. In- or Outsourcing within a Public Organization - A case study of internal allocation decisions between Intraservice and other subsidiaries within the Municipality of Gothenburg City

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ludwig Åkerström; Philip Zanganeh; [2022-08-19]
    Keywords : In- or Outsourcing; Make or Buy; Public Organization; Internal Allocation Decision; Resource-Based View; Dynamic Capabilities; Transaction Cost Economics; Agency Theory; New Public Management; Organizational Theory;

    Abstract : The concept of in- or outsourcing has been researched extensively in a private organizational context, in contrast to a public organizational context. This thesis uses a novel approach by applying the in- or outsourcing concept within a larger public organization. READ MORE

  3. 2. Backsourcing intellectual capital : Is the damage already done, or can it be prevented?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Daniel Andersson; Pontus Eriksson; [2017]
    Keywords : Backsourcing; intellectual capital; outsourcing; knowledge-intensive firm;

    Abstract : In a globalized world where competition has risen, it has become more and more popular for companies to outsource non-core activities. The main reasons for doing so are due to cost reductions, improving organizational focus, better flexibility and improve product quality, delivery and service. READ MORE

  4. 3. Insourcing after outsourcing, A study of the opportunities and challenges in the insourcing process

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Camilla Ödling; Jennifer Täfvander; [2017]
    Keywords : insourcing; outsourcing; backsourcing;

    Abstract : Outsourcing has been a common topic in relation to business strategy for many decades. It is when an organization transfer some activities to an external vendor. In order to achieve a competitive advantage organizations use external vendors to perform the activities more efficiently and effectively. READ MORE

  5. 4. Backsourcing – a case study of a middle size manufacturing company taking an outsourced function back in-house

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tinh Hoang; Angelika Hartner; [2014]
    Keywords : outsourcing; backsourcing; sourcing strategy;

    Abstract : For a long time, companies have been using outsourcing as main strategy to overcome obstacles and gain competitive advantage. The reasons for doing so are many, including the possibility of cutting cost, sharing risk and focusing on the core competences. READ MORE

  6. 5. East or West, Home is Best? A case study regarding backsourcing at Volvo Car Corporation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kim Jonsson; Martin Karlsson; [2010-06-30]
    Keywords : Backsourcing; Volvo Car Corporation; Make Buy decisions; Cross-functional decisions;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: For the last couple of decades, global competition have increased tremendously, forcing companies to find new ways to stay competitive. One way of doing this is to outsource functions to external suppliers. However, many outsourcing decisions have been ill-founded, sometimes leading to severe implications. READ MORE