Managing Global Software Engineering: A Comparative Analysis of Offshore Outsourcing and the Internal Offshoring of Software Development.

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Title: Managing Global Software Engineering: A Comparative Analysis of Offshore Outsourcing and the Internal Offshoring of Software Development.
Authors: Prikladnicki, Rafael1 (AUTHOR) rafaelp@pucrs.br, Audy, JorgeLuis Nicolas1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Information Systems Management. Summer2012, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p216-232. 17p. 1 Diagram, 8 Charts.
Subjects: Software engineering management, Comparative studies, Offshore outsourcing, Computer software development, Case studies, Business models
Abstract: In this article, the authors compare offshore outsourcing and the internal offshoring of software development. Empirical evidence is presented from a case study conducted in five companies. Based on a detailed literature review, a framework was developed that guided the authors' analysis of the differences in the challenges faced by companies and the patterns of evolution in the practice of software development in each business model. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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Abstract:In this article, the authors compare offshore outsourcing and the internal offshoring of software development. Empirical evidence is presented from a case study conducted in five companies. Based on a detailed literature review, a framework was developed that guided the authors' analysis of the differences in the challenges faced by companies and the patterns of evolution in the practice of software development in each business model. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
ISSN:10580530
DOI:10.1080/10580530.2012.687313