This study addresses the theoretically under explored question of how fit between project governance configurations, and the knowledge of specialized information technology (IT) and client departments influences information systems development (ISD) performance. It conceptualizes project...

The black-box model of software development outsourcing is prevalent and usually works well. The assumption embedded in this approach is that the vendor can successfully solve a client organization's business problem without either organization having to deeply understand each others' domains....

Functionality risk is defined as the risk that a completed system will not meet its users' needs. Understanding functionality risk is central to successful information systems development (ISD), yet much of the research in this area has focused on identification of risk factors and development...