Research Study: A Correlational Analysis of Project Management Processes and Information Systems Project Performance

Dear Research Participant:

As a doctoral candidate at the University of Phoenix, I am currently working on my dissertation, which involves an in-depth survey. As an IT project professional, you have been chosen to participate in this survey, and your input is vital for my research outcome. Therefore, your response would be greatly appreciated.

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The study assesses the relationship between project performance and the adoption of project management and systems development processes. All information provided by you will be kept completely confidential, and your anonymity is protected. No information concerning you or your employer will be given to anyone else, and University of Phoenix’s policy of confidentiality is enforced in the research study. Your name and that of your employer will not be identified in the study’s data analyses or published reports. During the survey, you can stop at anytime if you are not comfortable with the process.

It will take 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. The survey will be available until June 15, 2009. To begin the survey, please click on or copy this link into your browser:

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You must be 18 years or older, and your completion of the survey will represent your consent to participate in the study on a voluntary basis. You will also be acknowledging that you understand the nature of the study, and that your identity will be kept confidential. Although there may be no direct benefit to you, you can be sure that your participation could result in improvements to IT project management practices and the profession as a whole. Furthermore, the outcome of this research may introduce new models for managing projects more effectively and increase the likelihood of project success.

Thank you for your valuable time in completing the survey and assisting me in my academic endeavor.
Cordially,
Rufino A. Prensa Feliz
Doctoral Candidate
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership University of Phoenix