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Identifying software project risks in Nigeria: an International Comparative Study

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  • Anja Mursu
  • Kalle Lyytinen
  • H A Soriyan
  • Mikko Korpela

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We report a study where software project risk factors were solicited in Nigeria. The study repeats a research design, which has been used in a Delphi study in the U.S., Finland, and Hong Kong to rank software development risks. The study produces a rank-order list of software risk factors and compares results with the earlier study, showing significant differences. Obtained rankings signal the importance of the infrastructure related and socio-economic software risks in developing countries like Nigeria. This demonstrates the importance of understanding the broader socio-economic context in identifying and managing software risks. The study also shows that some risks in Nigeria are located on a different scale. The choice of contingent mitigation strategies of project managers play a less important role, because the risks are so deeply engrained with the poor quality of basic infrastructure services.

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  • Anja Mursu & Kalle Lyytinen & H A Soriyan & Mikko Korpela, 2003. "Identifying software project risks in Nigeria: an International Comparative Study," European Journal of Information Systems, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 12(3), pages 182-194, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tjisxx:v:12:y:2003:i:3:p:182-194
    DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000462
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