Information systems success is one of the most widely used dependent variables in information systems research. In this paper, we identify a range of measures that can be used to assess the success of Open Source Software (OSS) projects. We identify measures based on a review of the literature, a consideration of the OSS development process and an analysis of the opinions of OSS developers. For...

This multimedia experience brings forth viewpoints, insights, and practices about who, why, what, and how to create excellence in project management. First, assemble pieces of a puzzle that optimize the environment for project work; second, traverse the path where a project office leads the change process to develop a project-based organization; and third, develop excellence in project sponsors...

The adequate measurement of information system project success is a yet unsolved problem. Although researchers agree on the concept’s multi-dimensionality, a generally accepted definition does still not exist. This article presents findings from a confirmatory study with 86 projects to test three alternative approaches to measure information system project success using the project managers’ su...

Sixteen years after the publication of the Standish Group’s first CHAOS report in 1994, there is little cause for celebration. True, system development project (SDP) success rates have improved to 32% from the benchmark low of 16.2%; however, when 68% of projects are either cancelled or seriously challenged with regard to budget, schedule, or project scope, there is considerable room for improv...

One of the major issues for knowledge management in a project environment is the poor project success analysis and the lack of proper documentation on the results of the previous projects. In this research, we investigate in which way project success analysis, presented as a framework, can improve knowledge management in project environment. An empirical research was conducted in order to defin...

This paper presents a method for using subjective factors to evaluate project success. The method is based on collection of subjective measures with respect to project characteristics and project success indicators. The paper introduces a new classification scheme for assessing software projects. The classification scheme is illustrated in a case study using data from 12 industrial projects. Th...

The past ten years has delivered breath-taking advances in technology. The vision of an ‘intelligent’, ‘instrumented’ and ‘interconnected’ world is emerging. This frenetic activity is leaving a huge vapour trail of data. So much data is generated and collected today traditional enterprise repositories are currently challenged and the trailblazers of this new revolution had to develop new ways t...

The purpose of this study is to investigate organizational factors that contribute to project success. A survey based research is conducted with project managers to study the relationship between current and preferred organizational cultural orientation and project success. The study revealed that clan culture is significantly related to project performance, as well as internal and external bus...

Crowdfunding is emerging as a booming financing channel for entrepreneurs to raise money for their projects. However, crowdfunding project implementation has been a major challenge which does not gain enough attention in the current literature. This paper developed a research model to investigate the antecedents of crowdfunding project success measured in three dimensions, i.e., award (product)...

This article presents projects as powerful strategic weapons, initiated to create economic value and competitive advantage. It suggests that project managers are the new strategic leaders, who must take on total responsibility for project business results. Defining and assessing project success is therefore a strategic management concept, which should help align project efforts with the shortan...