The Capabilities of the Offshore Middlemen

Volker Mahnke; Jonathan Wareham

The Capabilities of the Offshore Middlemen

Volker Mahnke, Jonathan Wareham

ESADE Escola Superior d'Administració i Direcció d'Empreses

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Abstract

This paper argues that a new breed of offshore intermediary has emerged with the function of moderating disparities in expertise (e.g. CMMI levels), culture, and communication styles that often deteriorate performance in offshore relationships. The purpose of this paper is to present some preliminary theoretical justification for the emergence of offshore intermediaries; describe how and why they develop intermediation capabilities; and offer initial evidence substantiating their function and processes in intermediating transnational offshoring relationships in software development

Original language	English
Publication date	2007
Number of pages	32
Publication status	Published - 2007
Event	The DRUID Summer Conference 2007 - Frederiksberg, Denmark Duration: 18 Jun 2007 → 20 Jun 2007

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Conference	The DRUID Summer Conference 2007
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Frederiksberg
Period	18/06/2007 → 20/06/2007
Other	Appropriability, Proximity, Routines and Innovation

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