Managing IT Outsourcing Relationships: Avoiding Risks, Optimizing Dependence
The article discusses how companies manage relationships with IT suppliers when outsourcing IT services. It shows that depending too much on the supplier can be risky. The researchers studied different levels of dependence and power between clients and suppliers in outsourcing relationships. They found that imbalances in dependence and power can affect satisfaction with the services provided. The study provides insights on how to better manage outsourcing relationships to improve outcomes for both clients and IT suppliers.