Integrated approach for interdependent information system project selection

Abstract

Information System (IS) project selection problems are Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) problems. Prior research for IS project selection does not reflect interdependencies among criteria and candidate projects. To consider project interdependent property provides valuable cost savings and greater benefits to organizations. Although goal programming incorporates multiple objectives and arrives at an optimal solution, its major drawback is that the decision maker(s) must specify goals and priorities a priori. In order to overcome this problem, group discussion is needed. In this paper, we suggested an integrated approach for interdependent IS project selection problems using Delphi, Analytic Network Process concept and Zero-One Goal Programming. The application of the proposed methodology is illustrated through an example.