Describe information system problems resulting from poor project management.
• Define project management. List and describe the project management activities and
variables addressed by project management.
• Name and describe the groups responsible for the management of information systems
projects.
• Describe the purpose of an information systems plan and list the major categories in the
plan.
• Explain how key performance indicators, portfolio analysis, and scoring models can be used
to select information systems projects.
• Identify and describe each of the principal risk factors in information systems projects.
• Explain why builders of new information systems need to address implementation and
change management.
• Explain why eliciting support of management and end users is so essential for successful
implementation of information systems projects.
• Identify and describe the strategies for controlling project risk.
• Explain how project management software tools contribute to successful project
management.