The Outsourcing Evaluation Tool evaluates whether a company is open to outsourcing various functions. Clients rate the following concerns (below) on a scale of 0 to 10 = problematic to outsource*:
core/noncore
instability/stability
higher operating costs/lower operating costs
inefficiencies/increased efficiency
less flexible/more flexible
high risk/low risk
reduce attendee satisfaction/increase attendee satisfaction
stagnant ideas/new ideas
fixed costs/variable costs
easy to/difficult to maintain
basic skills/cutting-edge skills
inability to/ability to grow
small capital returns/large capital requirements
difficult/easy to outsource
*The reason not to outsource is listed first, and the potential benefit is listed second. Circle one and then rate on the 0 to 10 benefit scale.
70 and below — Do not outsource
71 — 100 — Consider outsourcing
100+ — Outsourcing should be beneficial
SOURCE: www.mtgs-etc.com