Pursuing the Outsourcing Decision Despite Failure: How Escalation and Structure Play a Role

Matthew Castel; Steve Melnyk; Yemisi Bolumole; Roger Calantone

Pursuing the Outsourcing Decision Despite Failure: How Escalation and Structure Play a Role

Matthew Castel, Steve Melnyk, Yemisi Bolumole, Roger Calantone

Michigan State University

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Abstract

This research aims to explore and expand upon the escalation literature by evaluating how differences between the decision maker and implementer influence continuation of a failed outsourcing project. We further will look at how other structural elements may affect escalation behaviorin this context.

Original language	American English
State	Published - 10 May 2015
Externally published	Yes
Event	Production and Operations Management Society 26th Annual Conference - Washington D.C. Duration: 10 May 2015 → …

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Conference	Production and Operations Management Society 26th Annual Conference
Period	10/05/15 → …

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

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Pursuing the Outsourcing Decision Despite Failure: How Escalation and Structure Play a Role

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