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Practical management of programme risk: the case of the National Strategy for Police Information Systems for England and Wales

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Title:

Practical management of programme risk: the case of the National Strategy for Police Information Systems for England and Wales

Author(s):

Steve Frosdick

Journal:

Information Management & Computer Security

Year:

1996

Volume:

4

Issue:

5

Page:

24 - 33


ISSN:

0968-5227


DOI:

10.1108/09685229610153157

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

Presents a case study of managing risk in an IS/IT programme. Introduces the National Strategy for Police Information Systems for England and Wales. Outlines a framework for managing risk. Discusses the nature of risk and risk perception from a behavioural science perspective and introduces the theory of cultural complexity. Describes the management of risk processes adopted for the programme and the products to which these gave rise. Details the key areas of risk identified . Discusses the implications for the programme’s projects. Concludes the process has been worthwhile and that the case may interest other programme and project managers.

Keywords:

Information technology strategy, Project management, Risk management


Article Type:

Case study


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09685229610153157

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