Critical insights from government projects /:
Examines the implementation of major projects in the governmental field, and more specifically those in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
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Chartridge Books Oxford,
2013.
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| Schriftenreihe: | Thoughts with impact series.
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| Zusammenfassung: | Examines the implementation of major projects in the governmental field, and more specifically those in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. |
| Beschreibung: | Title from PDF title page (viewed July 29, 2013). |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781909287532 1909287539 |
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| contents | Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword by His Highness Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Foreword Professor Konrad Raczkowski; Foreword by Chairman Bingxin Wu; Author's note; Preface; About the author; About the contributing authors; 1 Project management in reality: lessons from government IT projects; Introduction; A holistic approach in planning projects; The dilemma of determining realistic timeframes; Lack of vendor involvement in project management; Requirement analysis; System development life cycle; Use of external consultants; Insisting on perfection; Contract arrangement. The complexity of technical methodsUnsustainable business processes; Complex system architecture; Communication breakdowns; Blame for failure; Risk management; Project organisation; Unclear roles and responsibilities; Team building; Inadequate resources; The incapable project manager; 'Eyewash' procedures; Failing management reports; Conclusion; References; 2. An innovative project management methodology; Introduction; IT project failure; Project management; Crafting the methodology; Applying the methdology; Significance and value of the methodology; Conclusion; References. 3. The UAE national ID program: a case studyIntroduction; The UAE ID card program; Key operations of the national ID system; The ID card; Implementation stages and the enrolment strategy; Enrolment process; Lessons learned; Conclusion; References; Acknowledgment; 4. Using quality models to evaluate large IT systems; Introduction; Software quality; Methodology; The PRIDC system as a component-based system; Reflection; Conclusion; References; Acknowledgment; 5. Electronic government in GCC countries: barriers and solutions; Introduction; The illusion of e-government. National ID and G2C e-governmentResearch methodology; Research findings; Discussion and conclusion; Appendix: research questionnaire; References; Acknowledgment; 6. Digital identities and the promise of the technology trio: PKI, smart cards and biometrics; Introduction; Biometrics; Smart cards; Public key infrastructure; The application of the technology trio; Conclusion; References; 7. Iris recognition and the challenge for homeland and border security in the UAE; Introduction; Background to iris recognition; Accuracy and performance measurement; The challenge at UAE borders. The technical solutionThe pilot approach; Mass roll-out; The system architecture: how does it work?; Current UAE iris system statistics; The UAE study; Lessons learned; Future applications; Conclusion; Copyright; References; Acknowledgment; Back Cover. |
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| spelling | Al-Khouri, Ali M. Critical insights from government projects / Ali M. Al-Khouri. Oxford : Chartridge Books Oxford, 2013. 1 online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Thoughts with impact series Includes bibliographical references. Title from PDF title page (viewed July 29, 2013). Examines the implementation of major projects in the governmental field, and more specifically those in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword by His Highness Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Foreword Professor Konrad Raczkowski; Foreword by Chairman Bingxin Wu; Author's note; Preface; About the author; About the contributing authors; 1 Project management in reality: lessons from government IT projects; Introduction; A holistic approach in planning projects; The dilemma of determining realistic timeframes; Lack of vendor involvement in project management; Requirement analysis; System development life cycle; Use of external consultants; Insisting on perfection; Contract arrangement. The complexity of technical methodsUnsustainable business processes; Complex system architecture; Communication breakdowns; Blame for failure; Risk management; Project organisation; Unclear roles and responsibilities; Team building; Inadequate resources; The incapable project manager; 'Eyewash' procedures; Failing management reports; Conclusion; References; 2. An innovative project management methodology; Introduction; IT project failure; Project management; Crafting the methodology; Applying the methdology; Significance and value of the methodology; Conclusion; References. 3. The UAE national ID program: a case studyIntroduction; The UAE ID card program; Key operations of the national ID system; The ID card; Implementation stages and the enrolment strategy; Enrolment process; Lessons learned; Conclusion; References; Acknowledgment; 4. Using quality models to evaluate large IT systems; Introduction; Software quality; Methodology; The PRIDC system as a component-based system; Reflection; Conclusion; References; Acknowledgment; 5. Electronic government in GCC countries: barriers and solutions; Introduction; The illusion of e-government. National ID and G2C e-governmentResearch methodology; Research findings; Discussion and conclusion; Appendix: research questionnaire; References; Acknowledgment; 6. Digital identities and the promise of the technology trio: PKI, smart cards and biometrics; Introduction; Biometrics; Smart cards; Public key infrastructure; The application of the technology trio; Conclusion; References; 7. Iris recognition and the challenge for homeland and border security in the UAE; Introduction; Background to iris recognition; Accuracy and performance measurement; The challenge at UAE borders. The technical solutionThe pilot approach; Mass roll-out; The system architecture: how does it work?; Current UAE iris system statistics; The UAE study; Lessons learned; Future applications; Conclusion; Copyright; References; Acknowledgment; Back Cover. United Arab Emirates Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00002701 Management Persian Gulf Region. Project management Persian Gulf Region. Biometric identification United Arab Emirates. Biometric identification Persian Gulf Region. Border security United Arab Emirates. Émirats arabes unis Politique et gouvernement. Gestion Persique, Région du golfe. Gestion de projet Persique, Région du golfe. Identification biométrique Émirats arabes unis. Identification biométrique Persique, Région du golfe. Sécurité frontalière Émirats arabes unis. POLITICAL SCIENCE Public Affairs & Administration. bisacsh Biometric identification fast Border security fast Management fast Politics and government fast Project management fast Persian Gulf Region fast United Arab Emirates fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJghmby3YVhrhqgP9H3vpP has work: Critical insights from government projects (Text) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCG3B68JHt4vrFmJF6XyJ9P https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork Thoughts with impact series. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2014051465 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=607134 Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Al-Khouri, Ali M. Critical insights from government projects / Thoughts with impact series. Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword by His Highness Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Foreword Professor Konrad Raczkowski; Foreword by Chairman Bingxin Wu; Author's note; Preface; About the author; About the contributing authors; 1 Project management in reality: lessons from government IT projects; Introduction; A holistic approach in planning projects; The dilemma of determining realistic timeframes; Lack of vendor involvement in project management; Requirement analysis; System development life cycle; Use of external consultants; Insisting on perfection; Contract arrangement. The complexity of technical methodsUnsustainable business processes; Complex system architecture; Communication breakdowns; Blame for failure; Risk management; Project organisation; Unclear roles and responsibilities; Team building; Inadequate resources; The incapable project manager; 'Eyewash' procedures; Failing management reports; Conclusion; References; 2. An innovative project management methodology; Introduction; IT project failure; Project management; Crafting the methodology; Applying the methdology; Significance and value of the methodology; Conclusion; References. 3. The UAE national ID program: a case studyIntroduction; The UAE ID card program; Key operations of the national ID system; The ID card; Implementation stages and the enrolment strategy; Enrolment process; Lessons learned; Conclusion; References; Acknowledgment; 4. Using quality models to evaluate large IT systems; Introduction; Software quality; Methodology; The PRIDC system as a component-based system; Reflection; Conclusion; References; Acknowledgment; 5. Electronic government in GCC countries: barriers and solutions; Introduction; The illusion of e-government. National ID and G2C e-governmentResearch methodology; Research findings; Discussion and conclusion; Appendix: research questionnaire; References; Acknowledgment; 6. Digital identities and the promise of the technology trio: PKI, smart cards and biometrics; Introduction; Biometrics; Smart cards; Public key infrastructure; The application of the technology trio; Conclusion; References; 7. Iris recognition and the challenge for homeland and border security in the UAE; Introduction; Background to iris recognition; Accuracy and performance measurement; The challenge at UAE borders. The technical solutionThe pilot approach; Mass roll-out; The system architecture: how does it work?; Current UAE iris system statistics; The UAE study; Lessons learned; Future applications; Conclusion; Copyright; References; Acknowledgment; Back Cover. Management Persian Gulf Region. Project management Persian Gulf Region. Biometric identification United Arab Emirates. Biometric identification Persian Gulf Region. Border security United Arab Emirates. Gestion Persique, Région du golfe. Gestion de projet Persique, Région du golfe. Identification biométrique Émirats arabes unis. Identification biométrique Persique, Région du golfe. Sécurité frontalière Émirats arabes unis. POLITICAL SCIENCE Public Affairs & Administration. bisacsh Biometric identification fast Border security fast Management fast Politics and government fast Project management fast |
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| topic | Management Persian Gulf Region. Project management Persian Gulf Region. Biometric identification United Arab Emirates. Biometric identification Persian Gulf Region. Border security United Arab Emirates. Gestion Persique, Région du golfe. Gestion de projet Persique, Région du golfe. Identification biométrique Émirats arabes unis. Identification biométrique Persique, Région du golfe. Sécurité frontalière Émirats arabes unis. POLITICAL SCIENCE Public Affairs & Administration. bisacsh Biometric identification fast Border security fast Management fast Politics and government fast Project management fast |
| topic_facet | United Arab Emirates Politics and government. Management Persian Gulf Region. Project management Persian Gulf Region. Biometric identification United Arab Emirates. Biometric identification Persian Gulf Region. Border security United Arab Emirates. Émirats arabes unis Politique et gouvernement. Gestion Persique, Région du golfe. Gestion de projet Persique, Région du golfe. Identification biométrique Émirats arabes unis. Identification biométrique Persique, Région du golfe. Sécurité frontalière Émirats arabes unis. POLITICAL SCIENCE Public Affairs & Administration. Biometric identification Border security Management Politics and government Project management Persian Gulf Region United Arab Emirates |
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