{"product_id":"outsourcing-isbn-9780471694816","title":"Outsourcing","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE ON OUTSOURCING\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutsourcing\u003c\/i\u003e is the hottest topic in business, and it will likely stay that way. Managers, workers, executives, and almost anyone else involved in any large business will probably have to deal with it one day, in one way or another. Outsourcing is a business issue first and foremost, but it's also a political, personal, and cultural issue that many people, not least managers and executives, find difficult to fully understand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutsourcing\u003c\/i\u003e documents the theory, facts, myths, benefits, and costs of outsourcing and gives managers the information they need to implement an outsourcing program that will help their business the most and hurt their employees the least. Bringing together noted academics, corporate leaders, and outsourcing practitioners, the book covers all the major topics in the outsourcing debate, but also presents expert guidance for business leaders dealing with the practical side of this global issue:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat outsourcing is and is not\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich companies can benefit from it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncentives and implications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNotable successes and failures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutsourcing for small and large companies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicating about outsourcing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutsourcing terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Introduction.  \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. What Is Outsourcing?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Who Is Outsourcing?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Imperatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. How Do I Begin Outsourcing?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Vertical Integration and Outsourcing Considerations in the Health-Care Sector.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. From the Experts: Life After Outsourcing— A Sourcing Management Model(Outsourcing Is Really Sourcing).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. More from the Experts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming the Next Generation of Outsourcing (\u003ci\u003eIBM and the Outsourcing Institute).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing for Expertise (\u003ci\u003eScott Gerschwer).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Resources Outsourcing Comes of Age (\u003ci\u003eScott Golas).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Campus Recruiting Really Be Effectively Outsourced? (\u003ci\u003eDaniel Williams and John Flato).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Strategic Approach to Outsourcing (\u003ci\u003eChristopher J. Damm).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomics of Outsourcing (\u003ci\u003eGordon Walker).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Outsourcing Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing Companies and Services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNICHOLAS C. BURKHOLDER\u003c\/b\u003e is President of eStore Services and the founder and Trustee of Staffing.org. As a specialist in workforce selection and management, he has worked for such organizations as Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson, CIGNA, The Vanguard Group, and the U.S. Army. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eOn Staffing: Advice and Perspectives from HR Leaders, \u003c\/i\u003efrom Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing is here to stay, whether you think that’s a good thing or not. But there is one thing that’s unquestionably bad for your business—doing outsourcing badly. A poorly planned initiative will not only fail to return expected economic benefits, but likely also cost your company in terms of its image with customers and employees. The simple fact is that today’s businesses need to outsource to survive, but if they outsource poorly they might just die anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith increased competition and rising workforce demands, the question for many businesses isn’t whether they should outsource, but \u003ci\u003ewhat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ehow \u003c\/i\u003eto outsource. In \u003ci\u003eOutsourcing,\u003c\/i\u003e staffing and human resources specialist Nicholas C. Burkholder presents a comprehensive overview of outsourcing’s theory, costs, benefits, and implications—political and otherwise.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith complete coverage of outsourcing theory, this book focuses mainly on the practical. With a wealth of facts and a raft of real-world examples, \u003ci\u003eOutsourcing\u003c\/i\u003e is intended to give business leaders the knowledge and understanding they need to make good, informed decisions on what, when, and how to out-source. Examples of noted outsourcing successes and failures show leaders what works and what doesn’t, while up-to-date economic and labor market data prepare leaders for post-outsourcing implications.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Burkholder looks at many of the enduring myths about outsourcing that the business community commonly holds and debunks them with true case studies and real statistics. Cutting through the haze of confusion and inaccuracy surrounding outsourcing, this book helps business leaders who are concerned about outsourcing make sure they do it right. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmart decisions on outsourcing can only be made when all the complexities and considerations are properly taken into account. \u003ci\u003eOutsourcing\u003c\/i\u003e helps businesspeople think rationally and clearly about this complex subject, so they can make smart decisions that represent the best interest of their companies while mitigating the negative impact on the hundreds or even thousands of employees that form the core of every organization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989740667109,"sku":"NP9780471694816","price":68.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471694816.jpg?v=1761785318","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/outsourcing-isbn-9780471694816","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}