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

Steven Alexander Melnyk; Yemisi A. Bolumole; Matthew Castel; Roger Calantone

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

Steven Alexander Melnyk
, Yemisi A. Bolumole
, Matthew Castel
, 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. Additionally we will look at how institutional pressures may encourage this type of escalation behavior.

Original language	American English
State	Published - 23 Nov 2014
Externally published	Yes
Event	2014 Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute - Tampa, FL Duration: 23 Nov 2014 → …

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Conference	2014 Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute
Period	23/11/14 → …

EGS Disciplines

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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

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