scholarly journals A decision support methodology to rank Information Technology projects

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. F. C. Pinho ◽  
N. F. F. Ebecken
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Information Technology Projects

scholarly journals From “Technical Newbies” to “Optimistic Politicians”

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Prater ◽  
Konstantinos Kirytopoulos ◽  
Tony Ma
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Scheduling Problems ◽  
Information Technology Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
The Common ◽  
Project Estimation ◽  
Engineering Projects

Purpose Despite the advent of sophisticated control methods, there are still significant issues regarding late delivery of information technology projects. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the common causes of scheduling problems specifically in the information technology projects context. Design/methodology/approach Through a quantitative research, the importance of those causes, as well as the underpinning factors driving them, is explored. The causes are ranked according to their relative important index, and exploratory factor analysis is employed to reveal underlying dimensions (factors) of these causes. Findings From the analysis, four factors were extracted, namely, “Dataless Newbie,” “Technical Newbie,” “Pragmatic Futurist” and “Optimistic Politician.” These factors explain the different latent conditions that lead to scheduling problems in information technology projects. Practical implications The key contribution of this research is that it enlightens the latent conditions underpinning scheduling problems. Also, the evidence provides that schedule development for information technology projects is impacted by the same causes that impact engineering projects, and that applying a number of mitigation techniques widely used within the engineering area, such as reference class, would, no doubt, not only improve information technology schedules but also reduce the political pressures on the project manager. Originality/value This research provides a valuable insight into understanding the underlying factors for poor project estimation.

Contributions of humanist philosophy in the management of information technology projects

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 333
Author(s):  
Miriam Isida ◽  
Getulio Akabane ◽  
Roberto Kanaane ◽  
Helena Gemignani Peterossi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Technology Projects

Information technology and computer-based decision support in diabetic management

1990 ◽  
Vol 32 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 179-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.R. Carson ◽  
S. Carey ◽  
F.E. Harvey ◽  
P.H. Sonksen ◽  
S. Till ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Computer Based
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