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Challenges in incorporating a quality strategy into information systems development efforts.
1Rotella Capital Management, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Topics in Health Information Management
|May 31, 2001
Summary
Information systems (IS) project success hinges on quality management. This study explores quality phases in IS development, highlighting challenges and current quality states in the field.
Area of Science:
- Information Systems
- Software Engineering
- Quality Management
Background:
- Information systems (IS) projects frequently fail, with statistics showing one to two-thirds not meeting objectives.
- A significant portion of expensive software projects are canceled due to lack of control.
- Quality is a critical, yet often overlooked, factor in IS initiative success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the three phases of quality management.
- To analyze the integration of quality management within the IS development lifecycle.
- To identify challenges in implementing quality assurance in IS projects.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of quality management principles.
- Analysis of IS project failure rates and causes.
- Examination of quality management phases in relation to IS development.
Main Results:
- Quality management involves distinct phases crucial for IS development.
- Integrating quality practices into IS development presents significant challenges.
- The general state of quality in IS development requires improvement.
Conclusions:
- Effective quality management is vital for IS project success.
- Addressing challenges in quality integration can improve IS development outcomes.
- Continuous focus on quality is necessary to mitigate IS project failures.