Cost–benefit framework for K-12 foodservice outsourcing decisions. (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Amit; Moon, Joonho; Baig, Javid I.; Choi, Jeong-Gil; Seo, Kwanglim; Donatone, Lorna C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of hospitality management. Volume 45(2015)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: Outsourcing -- Cost-benefit analysis -- Foodservice -- Decision-making -- K-12; Hotel management -- Periodicals; Restaurant management -- Periodicals; Food service management -- Periodicals; Hôtels -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Restaurants -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Services alimentaires -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Food service management; Hotel management; Restaurant management; Periodicals; 647.94
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2014.11.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-4319

Abstract

Highlights: This paper investigates cost-benefits of outsourcing K-12 foodservice operations. Results of this study lead to a generic decision-making framework based on transactional costs and benefits. Future research could increase understanding of foodservice outsourcing, and also guide management decision-making. Abstract: There is scarcity of research to investigate not-for-profit sector outsourcing decisions. K-12 school foodservices are not-for-profit operations, and non-core (non-academic) school functions, making them an ideal context to contribute to this literature. We propose a generic framework to investigate K-12 foodservice outsourcing decisions based on the transactional, cost–benefit view of outsourcing. In addition, this paper lays out an agenda for future research.