Acquire Quote by Andrew Gould
“The national oil companies still want to acquire some expertise so they will outsource more, but not totally.”
About This Quote
Oil firms seek expertise while retaining some control, leading to partial outsourcing.
In simple terms: Companies want expertise but keep some tasks in‑house.
Balance expertise acquisition with core competency retention.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- energy sector
- project development
- technology adoption
- cost reduction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to decide which functions to outsource?
- What risks arise from losing in‑house expertise?
Partial outsourcing may dilute internal skill development.