An Examination of the Effect of Decision Style on the Use of a Computerized Project Management Tool

• Main Author: Fox, Terry L., 1963-
• Other Authors: Spence, J. Wayne
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 1997
• Subjects: decision style; project management tools; Project management.; Decision making.; Computer software > Development.
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277800/

Managing a software development project presents many difficulties. Most software development projects are considered less than successful, and many are simply canceled. Ineffective project management has been cited as a major factor contributing to these failures. Project management tools can greatly assist managers in tracking and controlling their projects. However, project management tools are very structured and analytical in nature, which is not necessarily supported by decision-making styles of the managers. This research examined the influence that decision style has on a project manager's use of a project management tool.