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Outsourcing or increasing risks?

Chris Frost (Partner of Global Risk Management Solutions at PWC)

Balance Sheet

ISSN: 0965-7967

Article publication date: 1 April 2000

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Abstract

Examines outsourcing various functions such as internal audit and suggest caution should be the watchword. Proposes that certain businesses can be improved by outsourcing, in that they may support the overall business. Warns that outsourcing’s objective should be to free up management and instil confidence in it. Looks at the evolution of outsourcing and how it has reached today’s popular climate. Concludes that the impact on risk may, unless managed properly, be much higher.

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Frost, C. (2000), "Outsourcing or increasing risks?", Balance Sheet, Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 34-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/09657960010338599

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MCB UP Ltd

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