Outsourcing in the IT industry: The case of the Philippines
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Dianne H.B. Welsh, Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: 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.
Outsourcing in the IT industry: The case of the Philippines
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Additional Information
- Publication
- International Entrepreneurship & Management Journal, 2(1), 111-123
- Language: English
- Date: 2006
- Keywords
- Outsourcing, Information technology (IT), Philippines, Entrepreneurs