This document discusses outsourcing strategies and considerations for a business unit. It outlines factors that drive companies to outsource, such as costs, quality concerns, IT performance issues, and simplifying management. Important aspects to consider with outsourcing include contract terms, the skills and utilization of resources, performance measurements, costs and benefits, cultural impacts, knowledge management, and effects on business models. Outsourcing is best considered when resource needs outnumber availability, specific skills are required, or it aligns with business strategies around finances, risk management, or company restructuring.