Outsourcing in the IT industry: The case of the Philippines

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作者：
Munoz J.M. [1 ]
Welsh D.H.B. [2 ,3 ]
机构：
[1] Tabor School of Business, Millikin University, Decatur, IL 62522
[2] Family Business Programs, Sykes College of Business, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL 33606-1490
来源：
The International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal | 2006年 / 2卷 / 1期
关键词：
Entrepreneurs; Information technology (IT); Outsourcing; Philippines;
D O I：
10.1007/s11365-006-7092-9
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摘要：
Outsourcing of labor, especially in area of the Information Technology (IT) sector, has grown rapidly in recent years. This article further defines what is meant by outsourcing, and examines the opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs to outsource in the Philippines. This emerging economy has been cited as one of the most attractive destinations for outsourcing, despite the lack of information. The article offers historical, business, and cultural insights and identifies strategies for outsourcing success in the Philippine environment. © Springer Science + Business Media, Inc. 2006.
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