In-class discussion questions for Mar 27

We will discuss these questions on Fri, Mar 27. Do not pose comments on this.

• What would be the reasons for Ericsson or IBM not to go into the new outsourcing deal?
• What would be the reasons that they must sign the deal with Bharti?
• According to the proposed contracts, Bharti’s engineers will become the vendors’ employees. Will this work?
• What could go wrong in this long-term outsourcing relationship from the perspective of Bharti?
• What could go wrong in this long-term outsourcing relationship from the perspective of Ericsson or IBM?
• What does it mean by “You will become their slaves.” (p. 9)
• What are the difference between “hard-line” (or “real-teeth”) and “soft-cooperation” in IT Adventures Ch 14?