Brainstorm a List of Reasons Why 68% (Including 44% Challenged

question 24

Essay

Brainstorm a list of reasons why 68% (including 44% challenged + 24% failed)of the information technology projects either failed or were challenged in 2009.Consider specifics of each of the elements of the triple constraints model and any other common delays including the challenges of working with programmers,software and hardware suppliers and vendors,etc.What is the best way to overcome these issues and decrease the number of projects failed or challenged?

Calculate and understand currency conversion rates and their implications on financial transactions.

Recognize how changes in exchange rates affect the recording of international sales transactions.

Comprehend the return on total assets ratio and its significance to financial performance analysis.

Differentiate among the types of investments (available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, held-for-trading, significant influence, controlling influence) and their accounting treatments.

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