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Synergizer – Reviving a Failed IS Project. The case of MidasSource company

Abayomi Baiyere, Hongxiu Li, Synergizer – Reviving a Failed IS Project. The case of MidasSource company. In: Qing Li, Xunhua Guo, Keng Siau (Eds.), IT Ubiquitous and Collaborative Innovation, 1–6, 1–7, AISEL, 2014.

Abstract:

MidasSource has grown so fast that their traditional basic IS tools are just not sufficient to deal with the increasing complexity that comes along with the current growth trajectory of the company. After trying out several third party systems to coordinate and manage their internal activities without success, they have decided to embark on developing a very customized and encompassing IS system in-house. Despite the top managements readiness to provide all the funds required to achieve the project, the eventual output is considered a failure. This case describes the aftermath of the completion of the project and the burden of proof that lies on the shoulder of the project manager.
This teaching note provides the motivation and objectives of the MidasSource case (Synergizer Information System Project). The adopted methodology for the case development and the underlying theory for the teaching process are also presented. Based on lessons from a pilot delivery of the case, this note provides teaching suggestions and discusses possible answers drawn from the actual case and student’s response. The case should be suitable for teaching project management, change management and other related courses.

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@INPROCEEDINGS{inpBaLi14a,
  title = {Synergizer – Reviving a Failed IS Project. The case of MidasSource company},
  booktitle = {IT Ubiquitous and Collaborative Innovation},
  author = {Baiyere, Abayomi and Li, Hongxiu},
  editor = {Li, Qing and Guo, Xunhua and Siau, Keng},
  publisher = {AISEL},
  pages = {1–6, 1–7},
  year = {2014},
  keywords = {Project Management, Information System (IS), Change Management, Teaching case, Project Manager Challenges. },
}

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