What are the principal risk factors in information systems projects, and how can they be managed?

a. Identify and describe each of the principal risk factors in information systems projects.

b. Explain why builders of new information systems need to address implementation and change management.

c. Explain why eliciting support of management and end users is so essential for successful implementation of information systems projects. 

d. Explain why there is such a high failure rate for implementations involving enterprise applications, business process reengineering, and mergers and acquisitions.

e. Identify and describe the strategies for controlling project risk.

f. Identify the organizational considerations that should be addressed by project planning and implementation.

g. Explain how project management software tools contribute to successful project management.