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The Binding and Blinding Influence of Project Commitment

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  • Melinda L. Korzaan

    (Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS), Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, USA)

  • Nita G. Brooks

    (Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS), Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, USA)

Abstract

Proper management of information technology (IT) projects remains important within organizations; they require tremendous investment and consume valuable resources. To enhance one's understanding of IT projects and the continued issue of project failure, this study develops a model of the psychological influences of IT project commitment for individuals working on IT projects and its influence on intentions to continue an IT project (ICITP). Survey responses from 232 individuals across several organizations were obtained, and structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. Three forms of project commitment (affective, continuance, and normative), subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control – internal were significant predictors of ICITP, explaining 64% of the variance. Additionally, continuance commitment and perceived behavioral control – internal were found to explain 46% of the variance in affective commitment. Implications and directions for future research are provided.

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  • Melinda L. Korzaan & Nita G. Brooks, 2015. "The Binding and Blinding Influence of Project Commitment," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), IGI Global, vol. 28(1), pages 57-74, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:rmj000:v:28:y:2015:i:1:p:57-74
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