Factors impacting knowledge transfer success in information systems outsourcing

2010-12-01
Al-salti, Zahran
Hackney, Ray
Özkan Yıldırım, Sevgi
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Despite increased research interest on knowledge transfer in information systems (IS) outsourcing, the field still lacks sound and holistic understanding of the key factors influencing knowledge transfer success. The present paper attempts to provide a synthesis of existing theoretical perspectives and empirical findings related to the factors that facilitate or hamper knowledge transfer success in IS outsourcing. The data collection method is discussed and the key findings are presented. Conclusion is drawn and further research is suggested.
Knowledge transfer, Information systems (IS) outsourcing
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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/82998
7th European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems, EMCIS 2010
Graduate School of Informatics, Conference / Seminar

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Z. Al-salti, R. Hackney, and S. Özkan Yıldırım, “Factors impacting knowledge transfer success in information systems outsourcing,” Abu Dhabi, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri, 2010, vol. 24, p. 455, Accessed: 00, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84857544628&origin=inward.
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