During the early 2000s, it was argued that there was a need for ways to determine the quality of qualitative studies in medicine, and therefore, a need for developing appraisal criteria for qualitative research. Critically appraising journal articles allow one to filter out the low-quality studies and distinguish misleading information. In an attempt to apply this to the field of management, whilst reducing the possibility of flaws and classification errors, the CEBMa adapted appraisal questionnaires for specific study designs, one of which – ‘Appraisal of a Case Study’ – shall act the basis of this critical essay.
The article in review is featured in Elsevier's 'International Journal of Project Management' and was made available online on ScienceDirect.com on the 8th of January 2016. As declared in the journal’s ‘Author Information Pack’ document, papers by the editorial board are selected for publication based on their relevance, clarity, topicality, the extent to which they advance knowledge, and their contribution to inspiring further development and research. The information pack contains a strict and lengthy checklist of requirements and guidelines for researchers to adhere to, before submitting their research for publishing in the IJPM. Hence, a journal article undergoes a rigorous test prior to being released and therefore, at face value, one can expect this study to be trustworthy and of adequate quality.
Authors, M.A. Terlizzi, F. de Souza Meirelles, and H.R.O.C. de Moraes researched under the auspices of the São Paulo School of Business Administration, a Brazilian Higher Education institution. All three are Brazilian nationals and hold considerable experience in IT, IT Governance, Business Administration, Project Management, and Academia. The researchers did not comment on their own role and any professional bias they might have possibly caused. As emphasised by Coates (2011), it is important that researchers are aware of their own preconceptions and strive to ensure that they do not allow them to bias their interpretation of the data.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background
- Title, abstract and keywords
- Research question(s) and study design
- References, citations and search strategy
- Methodology, sample selection and collection of data
- Analysis and results
- Ethics
- Transferability to other settings
- Concluding remarks
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The article critically appraises a case study investigating the barriers to using an IT project management methodology (PMM) in a large financial institution in Brazil. The objective is to assess the quality and validity of the study by applying established appraisal criteria.
- Barriers to the use of IT PMM in the financial service industry
- Implementation and use of PMM in large financial institutions
- IT governance and control mechanisms in the financial sector
- Qualitative research methodology and appraisal criteria
- Transferability of findings to other settings
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Introduces the topic of critically appraising qualitative research in the field of management, highlighting the importance of ensuring study quality and avoiding misleading information. The CEBMa's appraisal questionnaire for case studies is introduced as the framework for this critical essay.
- Background: Provides context by outlining the global economic crisis of 2008 and the subsequent developments in the banking industry, including increased regulation and the adoption of IT governance and control mechanisms. The authors' research experience and potential biases are also discussed.
- Article Assessment: Analyzes the title, abstract, keywords, and research questions of the case study, examining their clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness in conveying the research aims and methodology. The article's focus on the Brazilian financial sector is highlighted, raising potential implications for the transferability of findings.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this article include IT project management methodologies (PMM), project management success (PMS), IT governance, financial service industry, qualitative research, critical appraisal, case studies, and transferability of findings. The research centers on the implementation and use of IT PMM in a large financial institution in Brazil, examining the barriers and challenges encountered.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2018, Barriers to the use of an IT PMM in a large financial institution, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1446237
