Defining Offshoring: Towards an Integrative Understanding

Offshoring has evolved into a widespread management practice affecting the competitiveness of firms, the welfare of nations and the job situation of individuals. Its transformative and disruptive nature means offshoring is debated by academic researchers, the public and policy makers; yet offshoring is understood very differently by different parties, leading to vagueness and ambiguity that often remains implicit. As a result, the debate in...