Outsourcing

RES/351
January 27, 2015

Outsourcing
Introduction
According to Takac (1993) “In the search for optimum performance and cost-efficiency, many organizations has been critically examining the value of the seemingly ever increasing cost of dependence on, technology” (p.1). With developing and reviewing possible methods a more efficient approach to technology management, the decision to outsource is being discussed widely Takac (1993). According to Takac (1993) “There is high levels of interest and increasing willingness to consider outsourcing, a great deal of uncertainty exists among potential users regarding both the meaning and implication of entering into outsourcing arrangements” (p.1).

Purpose of Business Research
Research is used by businesses for many reasons; one reason is it distinguishes them from their competition. Research provides pertinent information on consumer habits, and example is it provides data as it relates to products, labels and attitudes. In both articles the purpose for research is to determine if outsourcing is the best business decision and to explore the growth of the business if it chooses to outsource technology.
Article One
As it relates to article one “Outsourcing technology” the purpose for business research is due the rising cost and difficulty of buying power, operating, and maintaining and joining technology. In earlier year beginning in the 80’s banks changed the way they thought about information technology (Takac, 1993). There were numerous reasons that led to this. As they looked for reasons to grow and compete, banks produced several new products and services, a large section of this new way heavily depended on technology in application and effective distribution. Secondly, banks started to enlarge and transform on a national and international level while exploring their growth options. Their