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Paralysis by analysis? The dilemma of choice and the risks of technology evaluation

Amir M. Sharif (Information Systems Evaluation and Integration Group (ISEing), Brunel Business School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK)

Journal of Enterprise Information Management

ISSN: 1741-0398

Article publication date: 1 January 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

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The purpose of the paper is to discuss the dilemma of choice and the risks of technology evaluation.

Design/methodology/approach

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The author uses the buying process of a TV as an example.

Findings

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At all costs the act and the process of evaluation must not take precedence over the decision that results from it.

Originality/value

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Provides an interesting example of the dilemma of choice.

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Citation

Sharif, A.M. (2008), "Paralysis by analysis? The dilemma of choice and the risks of technology evaluation", Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 21 No. 1, pp. 8-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410390810842291

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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