Identifying software project risks in Nigeria: an International Comparative Study

Mursu, Anja; Lyytinen, Kalle; Soriyan, Hettie Abimbola; Korpela, Mikko

doi:10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000462

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“…This may be an indication to the presence of lack of adequate knowledge among project managers. Research shows that project management knowledge limitation is one of the risks hampering project success (Keil et al, 2008;Mursu et al, 2003;Shaikh & Ahsan, 2014). It was also found common to perform risk identification, but not continue with risk analysis and development of mitigation or response plan.…”

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“…User acceptance of new IS applications are hindered by factors such as change in cultural, social and business norms and values. In addition, IS projects in DC are affected by factors also common in developed countries such as inadequate fund and misunderstanding of user needs (Addison & Vallabh, 2002;Gichoya, 2005;Mansell, 1999;Mursu et al, 2003). Galliers et al (1998) emphasize that poor planning is one of the major reasons for project failure in DC.…”

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Software Project Risk Management Practice in Ethiopia

Teklemariam

Mnkandla

2017

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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In a country like Ethiopia, where information and communication systems are in the early stage of development, software projects may face several challenges. Risk is one of the factors that challenges project performance, and even causes failure. Risk management helps project managers to control the effect of risks. However, risk management appears to be the least practiced component of project management. To help understand the software risk management practice in the developing countries (DC) context, this study explores the risk management practice of Ethiopian software projects. It also investigates the level of adoption of formal risk management models and which steps are included in the ad-hoc risk management exercise. Finally, it looks into the relationship between risk management practice and project success. We conducted a survey of 45 banks, insurance companies and United Nations agency offices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In this study, a very low rate of application of formal risk management models was observed. We observed a different perception of risk management whereby only watching projects to see if any risks occur during implementation without performing risk identification and mitigation or response plan was considered as a risk management practice by project managers. It was also found that some project managers were not able to confidently tell whether risk management processes have taken place in the projects they manage.

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Software Project Risk Management Practice in Ethiopia

Teklemariam

Mnkandla

2017

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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“…The Delphi method has been used in various business disciplines including accounting (Garsombke and Cerrulo 1984), auditing (Baldwin-Morgan 1993, Ramamoorti et al 1999, banking (Bradley and Stewart 2002), international business (Czinkota and Ronkainen 1997), and business process engineering (Zarei 2001). In information systems research, the use of the Delphi technique has been ubiquitous for decades (for example, Addison 2003, Mursu et al 2003, Bourqe et al 2002, McCoy 2001, Holsapple and Joshi 2001, Schmidt et al 2001, Hayne and Pollard 2000, Keil et al 1998, Brancheau and Wetherbe 1987.…”

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The Impact of XBRL: A Delphi Investigation

Baldwin¹,

Trinkle.²

2011

IJDAR

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Abstract. This project attempts to add to the extant research by presenting the results of a future forecasting Delphi study that addresses the impacts of XBRL in the second decade of the new millennium. The future impacts of XBRL [eXtensible Business Reporting Language] on financial reporting were studied using the Delphi technique. The Delphi panel suggests that XBRL is very likely to impact corporations, financial reporting, users of financial reports and auditing. The most likely impacts of XBRL include: increased accessibility of financial reports, easier regulatory compliance, enhanced availability of financial reports, facilitation of continuous reporting, and improved efficiency in investment and business decision making.

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“…The most notable differences compared to the risk factors in the United States, Hong Kong, and Finland dealt with the socio-economic context of the country, infrastructure, and relationships with inexperienced users. Only a few items on the list deal with the technical aspects of software development (Mursu et al 2003). The checklist of risk factors can guide less experienced Nigerian software project managers to address them early enough.…”

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“…The number of respondents decreased from 39 to 6, and it was concluded that consensus was not achieved in Nigeria. (Mursu et al 2003) …”

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