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Title: Applying concepts of fuzzy cognitive mapping to model IT/IS investment evaluation factors
Authors: Irani, Z
Sharif, AM
Love, PED
Kahraman, C
Keywords: Investment justification, management of IT, project appraisal, fuzzy logic.
Issue Date: 2002
Publisher: Elsevier
Citation: International Journal of Production Economics.75 (1)199-211
Abstract: The justification process is a major concern for many organisations that are considering the adoption of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS), and is a barrier to its implementation. As a result, the competitive advantage of many companies is being put at risk because of management's inability to evaluate the holistic implication of adopting new technology, both in terms of on the benefit and cost portfolios. This paper identifies a number of well-known project appraisal techniques used in IT/IS investment justification. Furthermore, the concept of multivalent, or fuzzy logic, is used to demonstrate how inter-relationships can be modeled between key dimensions identified in the proposed conceptual evaluation model. This is highlighted using fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) as a technique to model each IT/IS evaluation factor (integrating strategic, tactical, operational and investment considerations). The use of an FCM is then shown to be as a complementary tool which can serve to highlight interdependencies between contributory justification factors.
URI: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/2382
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