Outsourcing : organised money and disabled government -- Outsourcing, blame-shifting and major fiascos -- Unjustifiable profit-taking on mundane contracts -- Undisciplined outsourcing conglomerates -- Outsourcing specialists and the gaming of limited liability

The paper delivers an analysis of the “New Economy” focussing on the roles of new business models, the capital market and venture capital. The capital market created a double standard in the 1990s: A high return on capital was required from old economy firms whereas money was thrown at new...

The paper delivers an analysis of the “New Economy” focussing on the roles of new business models, the capital market and venture capital. The capital market created a double standard in the 1990s: A high return on capital was required from old economy firms whereas money was thrown at new...