| Author: | Wohaibi, M. A. Al Masoud, F. A. Edwards, H. M. |
| Title: | Fundamental Risk Factors in Deploying IT/IS Projects in Omani Government Organisations |
| Journal: | Journal of Global Information Management
2002 : OCT-DEC, VOL. 10:4, p. 1-22 |
| Index terms: | RISK RISK ANALYSIS PROJECTS GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Deploying IT systems has always presented a combination of challenges and risks to decision-makers. Many IT projects have failed to accomplish their cost, schedule, or technical performance objectives. However, the factors that are encountered in deploying IT/IS projects in developing countries differ from those encountered in developed countries due to cultural and organizational reasons. Oman is one developing country that has started, slowly, exploring the use of computer systems to help in improving their business. The case is made that Oman needs to have a coherent IT strategic vision at the national level. Implementing this vision into detailed strategies depends on the high awareness of the positive role IT can play in the economy, counterbalanced by the ability to manage the associated risks. |
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