Among pros and cons of outsourcing there is one aspect that is critical for future of the company who decides to subcontract work.

It is organisational learning, a crucial concept for organisations who want to grow, improve, innovate, and, in knowledge-intensive sectors, survive.

If the firm outsources, it does not learn, develop competencies, accumulate knowledge, or exploit synergies, all of which will endanger the firm’s existence.

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