• Compare and contrast the key findings of Southon et al. (1999) and Gauld (2007) regarding their IT project failures.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the centralized and decentralized approaches discussed in Southon et al. (1999).
• Describe the alternative approach adopted by NSW Health in Southon et al. (1999) and discuss its differences compared to the approaches in 2.

Southon article https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1386505699000180

Gauls article https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0740624X06000426