IBM's commitment to project management

Article Abstract:

Project management tools and methods are creating improvements on IBM's manufacturing and development divisions. The firm's use of project management practices in its software divisions has resulted in a reduction in error rates and in development expenses per product. Enhancement in schedule achievements, meanwhile, has been attained by the computer firm in its hardware divisions. IBM attributes the continued loyalty of its customers to the firm's strong commitment towards enhancing the project management capabilities of its managers.

Management, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp., IBM

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Do IT professionals need business acumen to build effective partnerships

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A study examining the necessity for the IT professionals to understand their client's business in depth before coming up with a solution is presented. Suggestions are also given on methods of developing better partnerships between IT professionals and their clients.

United States, Product development, Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Management Informatn Computer Systems, Management Information Systems, Analysis, Contracts, Computer programmers, Contract agreement, MIS, Software quality, Software developers (Individuals)

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Playing by the rules: institutional foundations of success and failure in the Taiwanese IT industry

Article Abstract:

Research on Taiwanese IT companies from from 1980s is analyzed in detail. The effect of the institutionalized context is assessed, and policy implications are noted.

Taiwan, Information technology

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