Outsourcing is a big deal for many companies. This book gives a clear picture of how outsourcing works and the important things to think about. It covers topics like comparing with others, relationships with suppliers, how people act in organizations, looking at competitors, and how technology affects things. The author gives advice on when to outsource and what to expect, and then explains how to actually do it. They talk about the good things that can happen with outsourcing, as well as the bad things if it goes wrong. This book is great for students studying outsourcing and for managers who are thinking about outsourcing or already doing it.