...Dov Shirtz; Yuval Elovici Purpose This paper proposes a new framework for optimizing investment decisions when deciding about information security remedies. Design/methodology/approach The framework assumes that the organization is aware of a set of remedies that can be employed to address end...

... is continuation of an investment project after receiving negative signals. Escalation was identified as a significant problem in MIS projects often explained by the desire of the manager to avoid recognizing mistakes and to protect reputation. The opposite problem of premature termination of certain investment...