In this paper we consider the synergy between two areas of IS literature: that concerned with the evaluation of information systems and that concerned with explaining the phenomenon of IS failure. On the basis of an analysis of both such areas a model is developed which attempts to integrate IS evaluation into the life-cycle of information systems development. The model clearly links the issue ...

This paper argues that the application of strategic planning and management to public services has been hampered by failure link these orientation. suggests this is essential development resilient sustainable for future orientation needs privilege creating value in lives service users rather than internal organisational efficiency isolation from such value.

Organisations are looking for IT solutions to propel their business, and meet the needs of an overly competitive landscape. Successful implementation of a sound IT strategy, then, is the key. Strategic use of IT and alignment with business strategies can be achieved only by developing a successful information technology strategy (ITS). A successful ITS has consequently become a vital part of st...

Employees are an asset to an organisation where they could be the determinant behind organisational’s success or failure in an industry. In this study, the relationship between perceived organisational support (POS), perceived supervisor support (PSS), and organisational commitment (OC) with employee’s intention to stay with their current jobs were studied. For that purpose, 717 questionnaires ...

This paper provides a holistic view of the Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) implementation process. It reviews the literature relating to the hard and soft factors that cause success and failure for BPR implementation, classifies these factors into subgroups, and identifies key factors of success and failure. Finally, it explains how these factors influence the process of BPR implementatio...

Efforts to develop autonomous and intelligent systems (AIS) have exploded across a range of settings in recent years, from self-driving cars medical diagnostic chatbots. These the potential bring enormous benefits society but also introduce new— or amplify existing—risks. As these emerging technologies become more widespread, one most critical risk management challenges is ensure that failures ...

Objectives This study adopted a process view of organisational learning to investigate the barriers effective from medical errors. Methods Qualitative data were collected 40 clinicians in high and low performing hospitals. The fit between socio-technical factors was investigated systematically pre-reporting stage reporting post-reporting stages. Results analysis uncovered that major stumbling b...

Lean manufacturing is a proven approach for success in manufacturing industry. However, several organisations failed in their attempt to implement lean manufacturing system. The transition to lean manufacturing requires radical change which involves a total reshaping of purpose, system and culture of the organisation. The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework that could assist a manuf...