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Software development risks to project effectiveness

2000; Elsevier BV; Volume: 52; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0164-1212(99)00128-4

1873-1228

James J. Jiang, Gary Klein,

Information Technology Governance and Strategy

Controlling the risks to a software development project is a critical issue examined by information system researchers. Many of the studies and methods to date examine the risks from the broad aspect of system success but attempt to promote activities related to a narrow domain of risks. Our intent is to examine the impact of the spectrum of risks on different aspects of system development. We report the results of a survey of 86 project managers that indicate common aspects of project effectiveness are generally under control, but are most effected by lack of expertise on the project team. Significant relationships also show that lack of clear role definition and conflicts on the team are also elevated risks. Other items are not as critical or limited to a much smaller aspect of effectiveness than overall success. This focusing in on the more important risk aspects will allow for more effective management of the project and a narrowing of techniques to mitigate the significant risks.