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TY - JOUR
T1 - Approaches to the ex-ante evaluation of investments into information systems
AU - Walter, Sascha
AU - Spitta, Thorsten
PY - 2004
Y1 - 2004
N2 - This paper critically reviews approaches for the evaluation of investments in information systems prior to their implementation. First, the ground for the review is prepared by examining characteristics of evaluation, information systems and value. A classification of the numerous evaluation approaches identified in English and German literature is then presented. Examples of each class are reviewed and their advantages and drawbacks are discussed. Their use in evaluation practice is analyzed through the examination of empirical studies and directions for future research are given.
AB - This paper critically reviews approaches for the evaluation of investments in information systems prior to their implementation. First, the ground for the review is prepared by examining characteristics of evaluation, information systems and value. A classification of the numerous evaluation approaches identified in English and German literature is then presented. Examples of each class are reviewed and their advantages and drawbacks are discussed. Their use in evaluation practice is analyzed through the examination of empirical studies and directions for future research are given.
U2 - 10.1007/BF03250934
DO - 10.1007/BF03250934
M3 - Journal article
VL - 46
SP - 171
EP - 180
JO - Wirtschaftsinformatik
JF - Wirtschaftsinformatik
SN - 0937-6429
IS - 3
ER -