2020
DOI: 10.1111/faam.12273
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Drivers of outsourcing and backsourcing in the public sector—From idealism to pragmatism

Abstract: Local governments are bringing previously outsourced services back in‐house. Research into explanations for sourcing decisions in the public sector is growing, however, few researchers have investigated drivers of both outsourcing and backsourcing in local public‐governance organizations. In this study we utilize transaction cost economic theory (TCE) and political ideology to investigate underlying motives of sourcing in local public governance organizations. Based on a 2018 survey of chief financial officers… Show more

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“…The disconnection thus changed the relationship from pragmatism to separatism (cf. Jansson et al, 2021). The celebratory re‐opening can be seen as a symbolic marker of a new start, emphasizing cohesion, trust, and confidence in the operation of the special housing complex.…”
Section: Results: Involuntary Backsourcing—in a Metropolitan Municipa...mentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The disconnection thus changed the relationship from pragmatism to separatism (cf. Jansson et al, 2021). The celebratory re‐opening can be seen as a symbolic marker of a new start, emphasizing cohesion, trust, and confidence in the operation of the special housing complex.…”
Section: Results: Involuntary Backsourcing—in a Metropolitan Municipa...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Outsourcing problems have sometimes led public authorities to bring activities back in‐house and contractors sometimes decide to pull out from their obligations (Macinati & Young, 2009; Shakirova, 2019). As outsourcing has become increasingly common, so too has backsourcing (Jansson et al, 2021; von Bary & Westner, 2018). This development has been described as a “backsourcing trend” (Kotlarsky & Bognar, 2012, p. 80).…”
Section: Involuntary Backsourcingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Instead, aspects related to strategic power are emphasized, for example, change of owner, new company management and replacement of chief executive. However, backsourcing is not always linked to an ideological position (Jansson et al., 2021). This study shows that common reasons include loss of knowledge, an expectation gap and changes in technology.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…An important element in backsourcing is the creation of incentives so that the parties share information during the transfer period (Petalidis, 2018). The literature highlights information asymmetries in the transition stage as a particularly vulnerable and critical point (Jansson et al., 2021). Transferring information about, for example, customers, users, procedures and personnel can be sensitive.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
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