Title

The Effects Of Information Technology Project Complexity On Group Interaction

Keywords

Group interaction; Group process; Project complexity; Project management; Technical projects

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of varying project complexity on the group interaction processes of small information technology (IT) project teams. The projects included two complex tasks (i.e., LAN and WAN development tasks) and a less complex development task (i.e., a small business Web site development task). The study found that project complexity can affect the group interaction process. Participants reported significantly higher expectations, group integration, communication, and participation while working on less complex projects. Efforts to organize project personnel and define roles were more effective with less complex projects. Power struggles and noninvolvement remained a problem for teams regardless of project complexity. This study identifies and confirms key problem areas that can lead to project failure as IT projects become more complex. The results should interest both researchers and information systems managers, because the study is among the first to extend the common body of knowledge concerning group interaction and task complexity to IT projects. © 2005 M.E. Sharpe, Inc.

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Publication Title

Journal of Management Information Systems

Volume

21

Issue

3

Number of Pages

223-247

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/07421222.2004.11045814

Socpus ID

13944255430 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/13944255430

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