The Outsourcing Strategy Decision Matrix
Is offshore outsourcing the most economical and reliable way to develop
your software? In many cases, the answer is yes. But getting to
that answer may be difficult.
Even getting to a defensible answer of no may be difficult.
It is one thing to ignore outsourcing and simply continue on your present
course. It is another thing to say, "We have looked at outsourcing and
decided that it is inappropriate for our company. And here are the
three main reasons . . ."
A decision matrix is a quantitative tool to help you make an
objective decision.
Vision Decision Matrix Results for a Homeland Security Software Company
Base on the inputs from you, the matrix will use the weights and scores to compute a total
ranking for each software development strategy. A summary of the results are presented on a separate sheet so you can see how the
scores for each strategy compare. There are also separate sheets for each strategy where you can see a detailed analysis of how your
criteria scores affect the rankings of each strategy.
The matrix is a guide to help you consider and evaluate all the
criteria important to making your decision. It is a tool, and in the end
your decision on how to develop your software is still yours.
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