In implementing a solution, it is important that its management is handled well to allow the achievement of the solution's goal. Having similar view, Willian Duncan indicates the following example in his online article. Simple yes-or-no answers will not suffice. We should not be asking "was your project a success?" We should be asking "how successful was your project?"

Different stakeholders will use different measures. The health and safety officer wants no injuries. The manufacturing manager wants a product that is easy to build. The ISO 9000 compliance team cries "success" if the documentation is complete. The VP of Marketing will be delighted if you get to market before...

If a solution can solve a problem, but will cause drawbacks or will negatively affect other process in an organization, it is not a good solution. A solution must solve a problem and must meet the target schedule of achieving its goal.
Bibliography

Duncan, W. 2004. Project Management Partners: Defining and Measuring Project Success.

Retrieved on April 27, 2005, from Project Management Partners Online.

Web site: http://www.pmpartners.com/resources/defmeas_success.html