Topic
Dynamics and Problematic Nature of IT Projects
Task – This project involves two independent essays:
Essay 1: Read “Case.pdf” for the case study. Then write 3300 Words + 25 References on:
- analyze the root causes of the project failure and write in-depth about one of those causes. You need to use academic and practitioners literature and adopt an analytical and critical view. (1650 Words)
- what should be done on the particular situation of this case study? What is the recommendation you give to management to improve the situation? (1650 Words)
Essay 2: Write a short essay of 900 Words + 7 References on “Reflect on the dynamics and problematic nature of IT projects”. You need to use reading and literature to debate a point and provide your own view supported by evidence. You can make assumptions but you need to state them clearly and explicitly.
Answer Preview
To start with, IT projects require a robust post-live support system, in which once the project has been introduced or installed (for instance in the case of a new automated payment or customer management system), users have the necessary support to get used to the plan (Doraiswamy & Shiv, 2012). Even when training has been done on how to operate the new systems, it is almost natural that users would have multiple questions, and report many incidences related to the operation of the system. It may be challenging to plan for these incidences or challenges since they are largely unpredictable and may depend on the users themselves (Edwards, 2009).
Word Count: 1000