Topic: Information Systems for Managers
Introduction - IT project management and IT outsourcing are crucial aspects of IT management that must be fully understood by individuals looking to work with their organization's IT department.
Activity Instructions - Respond to the two questions below by writing 2- 3 pages for each question.
Q1. What is the general success rate of IT projects compared to all types of organizational projects (include your sources of this information in an in text citation)? Which has a higher success rate? Why do you think there is a higher success rate in one over the other?
Q2. Identify five key areas of risk associated with outsourcing. What additional risks are introduced with offshore outsourcing? How can you mitigate these risks? What are the benefits of outsourcing? Do these risks outweigh the benefits of outsourcing?