Economic Efficiency of Outsourcing Business Models: A Comparative Assessment

Area of Science:

• Business Administration
• Information Technology Management
• Operations Research

Background:

• Assessing outsourcing business models is crucial for enterprise efficiency.
• Modern enterprises require adaptable and profitable business strategies.
• Existing methods may not fully capture the complexities of outsourcing models.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a methodological approach for evaluating outsourcing business models.
• To identify the most effective outsourcing business model for contemporary businesses.
• To link strategic objectives with the chosen outsourcing business model.

Main Methods:

• Cognitive map analysis
• Simplicial complex modeling
• Profit elasticity determination
• Structural connectivity analysis

Main Results:

• The outsourcing model focused on developing in-house non-IT services demonstrated the highest profit potential.
• A ranking of factors critical for business model integrity was established.
• Increasing single-type projects can enhance profits for IT companies.
• Altering customer relations in specific models (BM3) was found to be inexpedient.
• Certain business model components can be substituted without compromising overall integrity.

Conclusions:

• A novel methodological approach for assessing outsourcing business model effectiveness has been proposed.
• The methodology facilitates aligning strategic objectives with business model selection.
• The study provides actionable insights for IT companies to optimize their outsourcing strategies and profitability.