Offshoring Information Technology

Sourcing and Outsourcing to a Global Workforce

By: Erran Carmel, Paul Tjia

Write A Review

Hardcover | 28 July 2005

At a Glance

Hardcover
308 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
24.41 x 16.99 x 1.91

Hardcover

RRP $155.95

$139.75

10%OFF

or 4 interest-free payments of $34.94 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

The decision to outsource software development to an overseas firm (offshoring) is frequently looked at in simple economic terms - it's cheaper and skilled labour is easier to find. In practice, however, offshoring is fraught with difficulties. As well as the considerable challenge of controlling projects at a distance, there are differences in culture, language, business methods, politics and many other issues to contend with. Nevertheless, as many firms have discovered, the benefits of getting it right are too great to ignore. This book explains everything you need to know to put offshoring into practice, avoid the pitfalls and develop effective working relationships. Split into three parts: offshoring fundamentals; management competencies; and a section on broader issues including a unique look at the viewpoint of an outsourcing provider. Written for CTOs, CIOs, consultants and other IT executives, this book is also an excellent introduction to outsourcing for business and MIS students.

Industry Reviews

'... there are some fascinating insights here for IT executives ... The superb content isn't surprising once you realize that co-author Erran Carmel ... was a leading expert on globally dispersed software teams long before CNN's Lou Dobbs ever heard of offshore outsourcing. ... As you'd expect, the book has country sketches and thoroughly covers subjects such as managing contractors, risks and legal issues. But for me, the richest sections deal with 'soft' topics like cross-cultural issues and overcoming the problems of distance, time zones and language. For example. there's a great danger of miscommunication with Indian IT workers if Americans use slang, business code words or too-subtle hints. An American who says, 'I was a bit disappointed that ...' may actually be upset, but the Indian may interpret that statement as 'It doesn't really matter'. And while American IT workers use the word contractor as a business term, in India, the term could mean one who cleans toilets. Don't fly to Bangalore without reading this book.' Computerworld

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Business & Management Management & Management Techniques Management of Specific Areas Personnel & Human Resources Management Industry & Industrial Studies Media, Entertainment, Information & Communication Industries Information Technology Industries Engineering & Technology Technology in General Engineering in General Electronics & Communications Engineering

Communications Engineering & Telecommunications

Preface
The Fundamentals
The offshore landscape
Offshore economics and offshore risks
Beginning the offshore journey
The offshore country menu
Managerial Competency
Offshore strategy
Offshore legal issues
Managing the offshore transition
Overcoming distance and time
Dealing with cross-cultural issues
Other Stakeholders
Building software industries in developing nations
Marketing of offshore services - the provider perspective
Offshore politics
Biographies
References
Index
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

Offshoring Information Technology

Sourcing and Outsourcing to a Global Workforce

At a Glance

Hardcover

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Management & Management Techniques

Mission Ready

SAS Commander's Strategies for Resilience, Leadership and Elite Performance

The Kind Way

The Life-Changing Metric for Leadership, Success and the Human Spirit

The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation

The Secret to Finding Balance, Getting Things Done, and Enjoying Your Life

The Winner's Formula

from the bestselling author of The Winner's Bible

To Be Honest

Principles

Life and Work

Red Brick Thinking

Make Space. Find Focus. Move Forward.

Burn Bright

10 Habits to Sustain High Performance in an Always-on World

Full Stack Human

The Mindset Upgrade You Need to Stay Human in a World Ruled by Technology

Outwitting the Devil®

The Secret to Freedom and Success

The Infinite Game

From the bestselling author of Start With Why

The Leadership Challenge

7th Edition - How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations

Coaching Habit

Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever

Strong Ground

The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit

Blindspotting

How to see what others miss

Not Everything Counts but Everything Matters

Special Grand Final Edition

The Last Battle

Australian SAS, Commandos and our Greatest Victory in our Longest War

The Fearless Organization

Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth

Leaders Eat Last

Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

Extreme Ownership

The Daily Stoic Journal

366 Days of Writing and Reflecting on the Art of Living

Find Your Why

A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team

Art Of War

Arcturus Silkbound Classics

The 5am Club

Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.

This product is categorised by