A study of IT "abandonment" reported by the British Computer Society (BCS) reinforces the notion that <A HREF="http://blogs.zdnet.com/projectfailures/?p=837&tag=nl.e622">IT projects fail primarily for non-technical causes.</A> Such quantitative research is important in helping managers understand the business, organizational, political, and cultural dimensions behind failed projects. Here's the BCS list of "key reasons why projects get canceled."