What we Never have, we Never Miss? Decision Error and the Risks of Premature Termination

Authors

Helga Drummond, The Management School, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UKFollow

Document Type

Research Article

Abstract

The history of IT systems construction contains many examples of large-scale failures that were compounded by undue persistence - a phenomenon known as escalation of commitment. Yet organizations also need to guard against erring in the opposite direction, that is, terminating (or never starting) a project that, on economic grounds, ought to be completed. This paper highlights the notion of premature termination, suggests why such errors are possible and discusses the implications for practice.

DOI

10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000046

Recommended Citation

Drummond, Helga (2005) "What we Never have, we Never Miss? Decision Error and the Risks of Premature Termination," Journal of Information Technology: Vol. 20: Iss. 3, Article 3.
DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000046
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jit/vol20/iss3/3