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The primary objective of this study is to provide further insights and a theoretical framework into factors influencing the sharing or keeping silent on information systems projects that are being kept secret, have non-published features, or encounter unanticipated project setbacks.   The study examines how a cross-functional information systems project team managed the hiding and disclosing of information concerning a multiyear international resource management systems project at a top Fortune 100 corporation.  The project after implementation and completion was touted by upper management as being very successful and with saving the corporation millions of dollars.  Possible implications for both successful and unsuccessful information systems projects will be outlined.

information systems, project status reporting, project success