Understanding the Impact of Business Cases on IT Investment Decisions: An Analysis of Municipal E-Government Projects

Egon Berghout, Chee-Wee Tan

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    Abstract

    This study synthesizes the extant literature to derive an integrative developmental framework for IT business cases that can be applied to diagnose the feasibility of technological investments. We then construct a theoretical model that postulates the impact of IT business case elements on the initial cost estimates of technological investments. Subsequently, our theoretical model is subjected to empirical validation through content analysis of IT business cases developed for municipal e-government projects. Findings indicate that the richness of the richness of business cases translates to more initial costs being identified in technological investments, thereby conserving resources for the organization through informed investment decisions.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftInformation & Management
    Vol/bind50
    Udgave nummer7
    Sider (fra-til)489-506
    Antal sider18
    ISSN0378-7206
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - nov. 2013

    Emneord

    • Business case
    • Decision Making
    • Economies of Scale
    • Information management
    • Information Systems
    • IT Assesment
    • IT evaluation
    • E-government projects
    • Cost analysis
    • Finance managers

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