Outsourcing as Prevalent Practice-Government and Commercial Environments (U.S. and Worldwide)

Mary M. Dickens Johnson

Abstract

Outsourcing is becoming a more established practice in increasing numbers.It allows the “buyer” access to needed services, supplies without major commitment and investment such as ownership would entail.Sellers are ready and willing to “answer the call”.It has become a regularized function of both government bureaucracies and commercial operations.