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Explain why IT projects (such as Web site development or redesign) are less likely to be delivered on time and within budget than large building construction projects. Include a discussion of how project management software can help IT project managers achieve their goals.

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Explain why IT projects (such as Web site development or redesign) are less likely to be delivered on time and within budget than large building construction projects. Include a discussion of how project management software can help IT project managers achieve their goals.

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IT projects are less likely to be delivered on time and within budget as compared to large building construction projects as the chances of making alterations to the scope of a software project is much more likely as compared to large construction projects. In construction projects, once a phase of the project is complete, say construction of walls, etc, it is quite difficult as well as way too ...

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