Information systems outsourcing risks: a study of large firms

Purpose Despite the considerable growth of information systems (IS) outsourcing in recent years, this trend is still the object of strong criticism. This study has as its aim to show the main risks computer outsourcing entails in the case of the largest Spanish firms. Design/methodology/approach In order to achieve that aim, reviews the previous literature on this topic and later analyses the results of a survey carried out using a questionnaire...