A Conceptual Definition of Information Technology Project Management: A Campaign-Driven Perspective

Despite the importance of the project management phenomenon in information technology projects, the information technology project management (ITPM) concept lacks clarity and is narrowly defined. In this paper, we adopt a change management perspective to propose a multidimensional and configurable conceptualization of ITPM. More specifically, using a “campaign” metaphor, we identify twelve key underlying activities of ITPM, grouped under three dimensions, i.e., diplomatic, promotional, and martial, then position these activities within the organizational control theory framework

Toward a Typological Theory of Information System Project Team Management Styles

Drawing from research in information systems (IS) and project management, the contingency perspective research stream and from empirical observations, the present paper investigates the effect of the fit between information system project team management (ISPTM) styles and four IS project risk profiles, i.e. challenging, diplomatic, technical and easy (cookie cutter), on IS project performance. Following recommended survey development approaches, distribution practices and general conduct of survey research, questionnaire data was obtained from182 IS project managers in Canada and the United States. The results show that IS project managers adapt their ISPTM to the context specificities and that, for each IS project risk profile, there are significant differences between ISPTM styles deployed in successful and less successful IS projects

Alignment and IT Project Value Maximization

This paper presents a case study of successful ERP implementation in two phases. The second phase included significant efforts to align the business strategy and organizational structure along with the information system components. These efforts enabled the organization to complete its alignment cycle by integrating its IT infrastructure and processes with the organizational infrastructure and processes, as well as fitting business strategy with the new infrastructure and processes and to reap the maximum value

Technological Evolution Agility and Dynamic IT Capabilities: A Delphi Study

Robust information technology infrastructures (ITI) are essential for organizations since they are the heart of almost every organization and are considered as key assets that play strategic roles and affect organizational performance. To cope with the effects of technological evolution, IT managers must have an articulated vision of their ITI as well as the ability to acquire, deploy, combine and reconfigure their ITI, i.e. dynamic IT capabilities. However, the underlying organizational actions of dynamic IT capabilities are difficult to identify and to circumscribe. Drawing on a Delphi study involving 29 IT management experts, this study has identified key organizational actions deployed to overcome the challenges related to the constant and rapid technological evolution to be agile. Overall, the experts emphasized the importance of collaboration, competencies, roadmap, standardization and monitoring to overcome the challenges and exploit the opportunities related to the constant and rapid technological evolution while fostering organizational agility

Innovation Intensity: From IT Use and Innovative Culture to Organizational Performance

Drawing from past research on information technology (IT) use, organizational culture, and innovation, the present study tests a model exploring the effects of collaborative and experiential culture as well as internally and externally-focused use of IT on innovation intensity and organizational performance. As the innovation process is complex and uncertain, we try to open the black box of innovation intensity by exploring the roles played by the use of IT and the innovation culture. The research model was tested via a structural equation model using PLS with data collected from 395 top executives. Results indicate that intense use of internally and externally- focused IT positively affect innovation intensity. The results also show that collaborative culture increases innovation intensity. In turn, innovation intensity increases both operational and financial performance

Leveraging Ambidexterity in a Digital Platform Ecosystem: Insights from a Complementor’s Perspective

This case study explores ambidextrous practices of a complementor firm within a Microsoft-owned digital platform ecosystem (DPE). We draw on organizational ambidexterity and social mechanisms as lenses to analyze how a complementor deals with paradoxical practices of exploration and exploitation in the context of a DPE. By identifying deep structures and surface structures and their related social mechanisms we shed light on the role of ambidextrous complementors in a DPE. Our analysis implies that the identified social mechanisms illustrate how the complementor creates new ideas with other DPE actors to nurture capability development (exploration) and how these ideas are transformed into practice (exploitation). In addition, our findings imply that the complementor’s support of a platform contributes to an increased commitment to the platform owner

Leveraging Ambidexterity in a Digital Platform Ecosystem: Insights from a Complementor’s Perspective

This case study explores ambidextrous practices of a complementor firm within a Microsoft-owned digital platform ecosystem (DPE). We draw on organizational ambidexterity and social mechanisms as lenses to analyze how a complementor deals with paradoxical practices of exploration and exploitation in the context of a DPE. By identifying deep structures and surface structures and their related social mechanisms we shed light on the role of ambidextrous complementors in a DPE. Our analysis implies that the identified social mechanisms illustrate how the complementor creates new ideas with other DPE actors to nurture capability development (exploration) and how these ideas are transformed into practice (exploitation). In addition, our findings imply that the complementor’s support of a platform contributes to an increased commitment to the platform owner

Conflict in cross-functional IT project teams: The amplifying roles of functional background diversity

Conflicts pervade IT project teams and can be detrimental to team performance. Team diversity affects conflicts and team performance but its role is ambivalent. The moderating role of functional background diversity (FBD) on conflicts and team performance is explored via a hierarchical linear modelling analysis of 200 participants from 41 cross-functional IT project teams. Results corroborate the complexity of relationships between diversity, conflict, and performance by showing that the effect of FBD is contingent on the type of conflicts: FBD does not heighten the adverse effect of relationship conflicts on team performance, but it does amplify the detrimental effect of task conflicts. The study provides evidence that diversity attributes can play a moderating rather than a direct or mediating role on team performance. Moreover, the study’s systematic and combined application of several conceptual and methodological recommendations addresses limitations of past studies and underscores the importance of adopting a more nuanced and rigorous approach to examining diversity in teams

Évaluation du risque en gestion de projets

Notwithstanding the domain of activities where they are conducted, projects often entail risks, and risk management has been widely recognized as a success factor in project management. While several lists of risk factors have been proposed in several domains, there exists no generic tool for helping the assessment of the risk level of a given project. This paper presents the Gresults of a first effort toward such a generic tool. Following a review of the literature on project risk management in various domains, the paper presents a generic list of risk factors. La nature risquée de certains types de projets et l'importance de la gestion du risque de projets sont largement reconnues, et ce quelque soit le domaine d'activités. Si des listes de facteurs de risque propres à chaque domaine ont été proposées au fil des ans, il n'existe pas d'instrument de mesure générique en cette matière. Ce rapport est un premier pas dans cette direction. Après avoir défini le concept d'exposition au risque, le rapport présente les résultats d'une recension d'études portant sur la mesure et la gestion du risque dans des domaines variés. À la suite de cette recension, une liste générique de facteurs de risque en contexte de gestion de projets est présentée.risk, risk management, project management, risk exposure, risque, gestion du risque, gestion de projet, exposition au risque

Méthodologie d'analyse automatisée des stationnements

RÉSUMÉ L’automobile a créé le besoin de stationnement et a eu un effet important sur l’utilisation du sol, directement (en espaces de stationnement) et indirectement (en permettant des déplacements sur les réseaux). Malgré cela, le stationnement reste un sujet assez peu étudié, bien qu’il soit d’une importance capitale dans la gestion de la mobilité et de l’accessibilité des personnes dans les villes. Ce projet de recherche vise à développer des méthodes d’analyse de l’offre et de l’utilisation des stationnements. Plus particulièrement, les objectifs suivants sont poursuivis : Créer des outils automatisés de traitement et d’analyse des données des panneaux de règlementation de stationnement de la ville de Montréal, dans le but d’étudier l’offre de stationnement sur rue ainsi que sa variabilité dans le temps et dans l’espace. Développer des procédures permettant d’analyser l’utilisation des stationnements à l’aide des données de déplacements de l’enquête Origine-Destination (OD). Développer un système d’information qui assure une intégration cohérente des estimés d’offre et des comportements d’utilisation des stationnements.----------ABSTRACT Parking is the strongest link between car use and land use. However, it remains a relatively unstudied topic, even though it is a vital element in the management of urban mobility and accessibility. The main objective of this research is to develop analysis methods to study parking supply and use. More precisely, the following specific objectives are pursued : Design of automated tools to analyze parking sign data of the city of Montréal, in order to study parking supply and how it varies in time and space. Development of automated procedures to analyze parking utilization using trip data from the Origin-Destination (OD) survey. Development of an information system integrating the supply estimations and the utilization behaviors derived from the OD survey. The first step of this project is to review past research conducted on parking. The review focuses on research made on parking utilization, as well as on parking management and on the many impacts of parking on travel behaviors, use of transportation systems and on the structure of cities