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Structural equation model for analysing critical risks associated with facilities management outsourcing and its impact on firm performance

I. Ikediashi, Dubem; O. Ogunlana, Stephen; Udo, Godfrey - In: Journal of Facilities Management 11 (2013) 4, pp. 323-338

associated with outsourcing of facilities management (FM) services and its impact on firm performance (FP). Design … outsourcing success in the FM sector. It is a sector that is thriving in Nigeria and requires every effort to make it an … international recognised market. Originality/value – This paper provides a greater understanding of the interactions between key …

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Effects of global sourcing on textiles and apparel

Shelton, Ruth K.; Wachter, Kathy - In: Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An … 9 (2005) 3, pp. 318-329

Purpose – 1 January 2005 sees quota elimination in textile and apparel trade. This study traces textile and apparel trade, since 1994 and analyzes how trade agreements have influenced sourcing within the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the world. Statistical measurements of...

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Central and Eastern European countries and North Africa

Wong, Man‐chong; Au, Kin‐fan - In: Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An … 11 (2007) 1, pp. 56-68

Specialization Coefficient (TSC) was employed to measure the international competitiveness of clothing exports of the selected CEECs …

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Evolution of the Los Angeles County apparel industry

Bailey‐Todd, Allyson; Eckman, Molly; Tremblay, Kenneth - In: Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An … 12 (2008) 2, pp. 260-276

Los Angeles County apparel industry is re‐positioning to become increasingly design‐ and marketing‐intensive, outsourcing …

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The FSA approach to the supervision of outsourcing

McCormack, Peter - In: Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance 11 (2003) 2, pp. 113-120

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Lessons from the private finance initiative in the UK

Dixon, Timothy; Pottinger, Gaye; Jordan, Alan - In: Journal of Property Investment & Finance 23 (2005) 5, pp. 412-423

Purpose – This paper summarises the main research findings from a detailed, qualitative set of structured interviews and case studies of private finance initiative (PFI) schemes in the UK, which involve the construction of built facilities. The research, which was funded by the Foundation for...

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UK call centres: crossroads of an industry

Snow, Jon - In: Journal of Property Investment & Finance 23 (2005) 6, pp. 525-532

view of the future prospects for UK call centre employment. However, current experiences regarding offshoring and the …

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Outsourcing: is the social exchange theory still relevant in developing countries?

Wai Chow Lee, Jason; Mohamad, Osman; Ramayah, T. - In: Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing 4 (2010) 4, pp. 316-345

understanding inter‐firm relationships, specifically with respect to outsourcing relationships in a Southeast Asian context. Design …/methodology/approach – The viewpoint is based on literature review on outsourcing trends, characteristics and underlying theories including the …. Findings – Management and outsourcing of contracts in a Southeast Asian context are usually done on a personal level with some …

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Establishing a global KM initiative: the Wipro story

Chatzkel, Jay - In: Journal of Knowledge Management 8 (2004) 2, pp. 6-18

Wipro Technologies is an Indian information technology outsourcing company that, over a two year period, established a …

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Knowledge outsourcing: an alternative strategy for knowledge management

Lam, Wing; Chua, Alton Y.K. - In: Journal of Knowledge Management 13 (2009) 3, pp. 28-43

Purpose – In knowledge outsourcing, external knowledge providers, rather than in‐house experts, are contracted to … is to present the notion of knowledge outsourcing as an alternative strategy for knowledge management. Design …/methodology/approach – A case study research method is adopted to examine the knowledge outsourcing processes and activities at a for …

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