The Outsourcing of IT Services in Banking: Beyond the Transaction Cost Framework

BIT Banking and Information Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2000

49 Pages Posted: 2 Mar 2012

Date Written: June 1, 2000

Abstract

IT outsourcing is becoming an integral part of the IS sourcing strategy for an increasing number of banks. It is often claimed that the Transaction Cost Framework provides a basis for sourcing decisions. Further the IT-department's capability to manage long-term relationships with its IT-suppliers should be considered.

Keywords: IT outsourcing, bank, transaction cost theory

JEL Classification: D23, G21, O32

Suggested Citation

Martinez, Marcello and Sorrentino, Maddalena, The Outsourcing of IT Services in Banking: Beyond the Transaction Cost Framework (June 1, 2000). BIT Banking and Information Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2000, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2014319

Marcello Martinez (Contact Author)

Second University of Naples ( email )

Corso Gran Priorato di Malta
Capua, Caserta 81043
Italy

HOME PAGE: http://www.unina2.it

Maddalena Sorrentino

University of Milan ( email )

Via Conservatorio 7
Milan, 20122
Italy

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