Using the learning curve to maximize IT productivity: A decision analysis model for timing software upgrades

International Journal of Production Economics

Volumn 105, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 524-535

  Ngwenyama, Ojelanki ^a   Guergachi, Aziz ^a   McLaren, Tim ^a  

^a RYERSON UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

IT decision models; IT productivity; Learning curve; Software upgrades

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SELECTION AND EVALUATION; DECISION THEORY; INVESTMENTS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; PRODUCTIVITY; SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS;

DECISION MODELS; LEARNING CURVE; STAKEHOLDERS;

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY;

EID: 37849188743     PISSN: 09255273     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.02.013     Document Type: Article

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