Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285867168
Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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61% of all the projects are challenged or failed and it is estimated according to Standish Group.

Hence, the correct answer is option “C”.

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Standish group:

  • Standish group is an independent international Information Technology(IT) research advisory firm established in 1985.
  • It was known for the reports about information systems projects in private and public sector.
  • This mainly focuses on mission-critical software applications, especially concentrating on failures and possible improvements in IT projects.
  • It has been constantly tracking the success rate of projects and even though there were improvements, the number of failed and challenged projects stands at 61%.

Explanation for incorrect options:

a. around 25%:

The Standish group has reported that the number of failed and challenged projects stands at 61%

Hence, the option “A” is wrong.

b. anywhere from 25% to 50%:

The Standish group has reported that the number of failed and challenged projects stands at 61%

Hence, the option “B” is wrong.

d. over 70%:

The Standish group has reported that the number of failed and challenged projects stands at 61%

Hence, the option “D” is wrong.

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