When a growth mindset can backfire and cause escalation of commitment to a troubled information technology project

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Seok Lee ◽  
Mark Keil ◽  
Kin Fai Ellick Wong
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Growth Mindset ◽  
Escalation Of Commitment ◽  
Technology Project ◽  
Information Technology Project

Causal Mapping for the Investigation of the Adoption of UML in Information Technology Project Development

2005 ◽  
pp. 233-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tor J. Larsen ◽  
Fred Niederman
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Causal Mapping ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Technology Project ◽  
Information Technology Project ◽  
Application Developers ◽  
Object Oriented Analysis

This research project gathered data about the use of UML and object-oriented analysis and design as the approach to the development of information systems. The data collection method consisted of interviews with information systems application developers with wide ranging differences in background. The authors used causal mapping for analysis of the data gathered. This chapter focuses on the authors’ experiences with causal mapping as a method for exploring issues and relationships. Causal mapping was also used to document tips on its use illustrating these with findings regarding UML and object-oriented analysis and design in particular.

Project Management in IT Type University Spin-Offs

2016 ◽  
pp. 138-153
Author(s):  
Anna Szopa ◽  
Beata Jałocha
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Business Failure ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Technology Project ◽  
Industry Competition ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Information Technology Project ◽  
Information Technology Project Management

Poor project management in IT companies, strong industry competition, and small firm fragility are some of the most often cited arguments to justify business failure. This chapter provides an integrated view of concepts involved in information technology project management in university spin-off companies. It includes a presentation of a success story of an IT university spin-off, which from the very beginning of its activity focused mainly on project management processes. The chapter explains how university spin-off organizational structure influences the project management process and discusses important methods and approaches that can determine IT spin-off successes.

Project Management Practices and Project Manager Traits as a Key to Successful Information Systems Implementation

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-51
Author(s):  
Evon M.O. Abu-Taieh ◽  
Jeihan M. Abu-Tayeh ◽  
Alia Abu-Tayeh
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Technology Project ◽  
Science And Art ◽  
Information Technology Project ◽  
Information Technology Project Management

Information Technology project management lingers between science and art. Many will not dwell on such a thought, and define the information technology project manager as the one person that gets the information technology project done. This paper introduces 74 best practices and traits for the novice information systems project manager. The 74 personal traits and best practices were collected from 35 project managers and are based on personal experiences on a number of IT projects. This article provides an interactive platform for the information system technology project manager by catering to their needs for practical insights toward efficient and individually tailored project management.

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