The dissertation is a case study focusing on supplier development (SD) practices of SMEs in information technology outsourcing (ITO) sector. From the dyadic perspective, the research explored three key issues: (1) supplier development activities of SME firms in ITO sector, (2) the role of supplier willingness in supplier selection and development process and (3) the motivations of suppliers to participate in the SD programs with the client. The results from this case study contribute to the knowledge in SME supplier development practices and client-supplier relationship management. Specifically, the contribution is explored from the ITO sector, with respect to the influence of supplier willingness in SME supplier selection, SD practice in ITO sector and the motivations of suppliers to participate in such activities with the client.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:DRESDEN/oai:qucosa:de:qucosa:72058 |
| Date | 04 September 2020 |
| Creators | Nguyen, Chi Toan |
| Contributors | Dornberger, Utz, Universität Leipzig |
| Source Sets | Hochschulschriftenserver (HSSS) der SLUB Dresden |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion, doc-type:doctoralThesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis, doc-type:Text |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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