@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/6736, title = {Information Systems Outsourcing Reasons and Risks: An Empirical Study}, author = {Reyes Gonzalez and Jose Gasco and Juan Llopis}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Outsourcing, a management practice strongly consolidated within the area of Information Systems, is currently going through a stage of unstoppable growth. This paper makes a proposal about the main reasons which may lead firms to adopt Information Systems Outsourcing. It will equally analyse the potential risks that IS clients are likely to face. An additional objective is to assess these reasons and risks in the case of large Spanish firms, while simultaneously examining their evolution over time.}, journal = {International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering}, volume = {2}, number = {5}, year = {2008}, pages = {496 - 507}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/6736}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/17}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 17, 2008}, }