Knowledge Transfer in IT Offshore Outsourcing Projects: An Analysis of the Current State and Best Practices
Knowledge Transfer in IT Offshore Outsourcing Projects: An Analysis of the Current State and Best Practices
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IT离岸外包项目中的知识转移:现状分析和最佳实践
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2010
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Rolf Stephan
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Stefanie Betz;A. Oberweis;Rolf Stephan
Knowledge transfer is one of the most critical success factors in IT offshore outsourcing projects and in many cases extremely underestimated. Compared to in-house or onsite projects, a much higher complexity appears in globally distributed projects. Not only language barriers but also other challenges such as cultural differences, diverse time-zones, distinct methods and approaches, as well as varied infrastructural equipment, may cause problems which negatively impact knowledge transfer, and in consequence, the overall success of a project. In order to minimize risks during knowledge transfer, we conducted a research study based on a literature review and expert interviews. The result of our study was a collection and description of best practices and the development of recommendations by linking proven solutions to identified problem areas.