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Do the following paragraphs flow well together? Valacich and George (2020) suggest that the success of a software implementation can be influenced by a variety of factors. These include the degree of management support for the system being developed, the level of user involvement during the development process, dedication to the project, willingness to adapt to change, and the thoroughness of project definition and planning. A good example of these factors in play is the FBI's Virtual Case File (VCF) system. The project, which was scrapped after spending $170 million, suffered from a lack of user involvement during the development process, leading to a system that did not meet the agents' needs. The organization's resistance to change and the lack of a thorough project definition and planning also contributed to the project's failure. Additionally, this example also highlights the importance of management support, as the project was plagued by frequent changes in leadership, leading to inconsistent direction and support. The failure of the VCF system provides several valuable insights. Initially, the project's objectives were not well-defined, leading to a lack of clarity about the VCF's intended functions. This was compounded by poor project management, characterized by insufficient communication and coordination among team members. Additionally, the FBI did not effectively manage the project's associated risks, failing to foresee the technical issues that emerged during imp.