The Role of Service Level Agreements in Relational Management of Information Technology Outsourcing: An Empirical Study

MIS Quarterly ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goo ◽  
Kishore ◽  
Rao ◽  
Nam
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Service Level Agreements ◽  
Information Technology Outsourcing ◽  
Relational Management

Information Systems/Information Technology Outsourcing in Spain

2011 ◽  
pp. 372-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix R. Doldán Tie ◽  
Paula Luna Huertas ◽  
Francisco Jose Martínez Lopez ◽  
Carlos Piñeiro Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
It Outsourcing ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Management Structure ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Information Technology Outsourcing ◽  
Outsourcing Contracts

The practice of information systems/information technology (IS/IT) outsourcing is a major issue which has received much attention, as shown by the extensive literature on the topic. However, most works on outsourcing have focused on theoretical topics, and there are but a few empirical, quantitative studies. This chapter presents an empirical study of IS/IT outsourcing in Spain, which has been conducted along the lines of prior research carried out in different countries, and which focuses on the types, functions and targets of outsourcing contracts. We also attempt to examine the influence that this practice may have on the organizations’ management structure. A survey carried out on 530 Spanish firms has shown that 50% of Spanish large firms have outsourced part of their IS/IT, whereas outsourcing is practiced by 20% of medium-sized enterprises. Finally, it has been observed that the most frequently outsourced activities in Spain are hosting and Internet-related services.

Information Systems/Information Technology Outsourcing in Spain

2010 ◽  
pp. 1333-1359
Author(s):  
Felix Doldan Tie ◽  
Paula Luna Huertas ◽  
Francisco Jose Martinez Lopez ◽  
Carlos Pineiro Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
It Outsourcing ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Management Structure ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Information Technology Outsourcing ◽  
Outsourcing Contracts

The practice of information systems/information technology (IS/IT) outsourcing is a major issue which has received much attention, as shown by the extensive literature on the topic. However, most works on outsourcing have focused on theoretical topics, and there are but a few empirical, quantitative studies. This chapter presents an empirical study of IS/IT outsourcing in Spain, which has been conducted along the lines of prior research carried out in different countries, and which focuses on the types, functions and targets of outsourcing contracts. We also attempt to examine the influence that this practice may have on the organizations’ management structure. A survey carried out on 530 Spanish firms has shown that 50% of Spanish large firms have outsourced part of their IS/IT, whereas outsourcing is practiced by 20% of medium-sized enterprises. Finally, it has been observed that the most frequently outsourced activities in Spain are hosting and Internet-related services.

An Overview of Service Level Agreements

2011 ◽  
pp. 302-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas B. Beaumont
Keyword(s):  
Service Level ◽  
Service Level Agreements ◽  
Business Objectives ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Commercial Importance ◽  
Business Requirements

This chapter notes and explains the increasing use of outsourcing and service level agreements (SLAs); proposes and describes an outsourcing methodology emphasising the role of SLAs; stresses SLAs’ importance to insourcing and outsourcing relationships; proposes a taxonomy of service attributes, and recommends a hierarchical methodology for constructing SLAs. Evidence from interviews and examination of extant SLAs suggests that well-designed SLAs contribute to fruitful relationships between business partners. The proposed methodology and taxonomy will simplify and shorten the time-consuming tasks of writing and negotiating SLAs that are complete, consistent and satisfy business objectives. SLAs have not received academic attention proportionate to their commercial importance. Recommendations to practitioners and for further research are given, In particular, research ascertaining whether SLAs are used effectively and seeking better expression of business requirements in an SLA is appropriate.

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