Abstract
Past and current attempts in digital transformation are enduringly changing business, requiring flexible strategic approaches and fast decisions. Companies seem to tend to rely on outsourcing for tackling this challenge. Consequently, companies need IT/IS outsourcing strategies fitting requirements. However, it remains unclear, how decisions on outsourcing contribute to strategic goals and supports successful digital transformation. Hence, in this study we aim at designing a model that enables companies to make their decisions in developing their outsourcing strategy considering digital transformation requirements. By adopting a design science approach, an artifact - the strategic outsourcing contribution (SOC) model - was developed and partially evaluated within one case company. The model provides a structured approach to the development of an outsourcing strategy by integrating transparent decision making. In addition, it provides mechanisms to assess the contribution of the model to strategic goals influenced by digital transformation initiatives and attempts.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | AMCIS 2020 Proceedings |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Fields of science
- 303026 Public health
- 305909 Stress research
- 102 Computer Sciences
- 102006 Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW)
- 102015 Information systems
- 102016 IT security
- 502007 E-commerce
- 502014 Innovation research
- 502030 Project management
- 501016 Educational psychology
- 602036 Neurolinguistics
- 501030 Cognitive science
- 502032 Quality management
- 502043 Business consultancy
- 502044 Business management
- 502050 Business informatics
- 503008 E-learning
- 509004 Evaluation research
- 301407 Neurophysiology
- 301401 Brain research
JKU Focus areas
- Digital Transformation