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Mike Johnson (Author)

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In Brief August 6, 1997
Why outsource? Who does it? What are the benefits? As more and more companies seek to streamline their operation and concentrate on their core business, sourcing work from outside the company has become an increasing necessity. Johnson looks at successful outsourcing organizations and how this method of productivity has improved business.

This book: *provides a balanced view of the pros and cons of outsourcing and how to do it *gives a highly practical, down-to-earth presentation of outsourcing *is accessible with many international examples *contains checklists and box-story items to highlight specific issues and options *includes 'How to Outsource' guide.


The ...in brief books provide a critical 'snapshot' of the major management fashions and fads influencing business strategy. They cut through the consultants' jargon and steer a practical, common sense course through the theory and hype. The provide managers with a balanced view based on evidence rather missionary zeal, so that they can be better informed.

Balanced view of the pros and cons of outsourcing and how to do it
Accessible with many international examples
Contains checklists and box-story items to highlight specific issues and options



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The ...in brief books provide a critical 'snapshot' of the major management fashions and fads influencing business strategy. They cut through the consultants' jargon and steer a practical, common sense course through the theory and hype. The provide managers with a balanced view based on evidence rather missionary zeal, so that they can be better informed.

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Best-selling Author and frequent speaker at conferences on HR and communications issues. He has worked extensively with both large multinationals as well as many international consulting groups and institutions.


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First Sentence:
Commentators such as Jon Averbach and Russell Baker, among others (see quotes) have managed to give the act of outsourcing a very mixed reputation indeed. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
moving specification, outsourcing programme, potential outsourcer, outsourcing requirements, outsourcing process, outsourcing providers, managing contractor, control operating costs, global purchasing, outsourcing strategy
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Outsourcing Institute, Elf Atochem, Xerox Business Services, Cincinnati Bell Telephone, Andersen Consulting, Hooker Cockram, Johnson Controls, Michael Corbett, Rank Xerox, Mike Palfrey, Bob Milne, Terry Smith, Chi-Chi's International, Library Service, Peter Collins, Document Production Centre, Fari Akhlaghi, Financial Times, International Facility Management Association, Robert Vrancken, The Conference Board
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