Analysis of Failure Factors in Small and Medium-sized Company Projects toward Their Smooth Management

Abstract

　Under the limited number of staff, and small and medium-sized company with little opportunity to learn project management, it is difficult for the staff to carry out projects in the knowledge systemized method. New method and tools for support are needed to prevent project failure in situations where project management knowledge and experience are scarce. Therefore, in this research, we conducted a collection of contents of failed project cases for small and medium-sized company, and analyzed and categorized failure factors. Based on the results, we examined measures to avoid failures as much as possible for small and medium-sized company projects.