A number of observations can be drawn from the above
literature review. Firstly, the older findings do not reflect current
IS trends, such as reliance on external expertise and emphasis
on change management. A number of researchers have addressed
tactical factors that influence success in relation to the phases
within the project lifecycle while others focused on strategic
factors requiring attention by corporate management at the start
of the implementation. Lastly, the extensive length of the CSF
lists from some researchers runs counter to the CSF concept as