Why Projects Fail: Factors To Consider Before Investing – Microsoft Case Study

Context of UK Investment Appraisal in the UKTopic
Despite a development cost of over $0.5bn and huge marketing spend of over $700m, Microsoft recently announced that the Windows Vista project had not lived up to expectations.
With reference to the different commercial mistakes that have been reported in the financial pages, you are required to discuss why projects fail.  In the form of a business report for the Director, advise on what …