The Contracting Organization: A Strategic Guide to Outsourcing

by Simon Domberger

Overview

Based on over a decade of research and consulting experience by Simon Domberger, Contracting Organization's conclusions have many practical implications. The book develops an analytical decision-making framework for the assessment of contracting options, and has relevance in both the private and public sectors. It will be valuable to all those seeking a better understanding of the outsourcing phenomenon.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198774587
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/18/1999
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)
Lexile:	1330L (what's this?)

About the Author

Simon Domberger is Professor of Management at The Graduate School of Business, University of Sydney, Australia. In addition to numerous academic appointments, he has also worked as a market analyst, statistics officer and research associate. He writes a regular column for the leading Australian business daily.

Table of Contents

Part I: Organizations and Markets1. Why make when you can buy? 2. The shifting boundaries of organizationsPart II: Benefits and Costs3. The benefits of contracting4. The costs of contractingPart III: Contracting Strategies5. Specialization6. Value capture7. Control and flexibility8. Organizational changePart IV: Structural Change9. Public sector contracting10. Contracting and the service economy11. The future of contracting12. ConclusionsGlossary100 key business concepts associated with contracting, outsourcing, and strategy