Outsourcing Can Be a Risky Strategy to Use When Developing

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Essay

Outsourcing can be a risky strategy to use when developing new information systems. Discuss ways to improve the likelihood of a successful outsourcing agreement.

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Definitions:

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

An organization of physicians who network together to offer discounts to purchasers of health care insurance.

Indemnity-type Insurance

Insurance that compensates for losses or damages rather than providing services.

Industrial Injury

An injury or illness that occurs as a result of work or working conditions in an industrial environment.

Workers' Compensation

An insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses.