This concept embraces the factors that could affect a GI system / project and could constitute obstacles to success or even decide a project is not doable. In order to ensure the success of a GI system or a GIS project there are several criteria to take into account from the very beginning of the conception of the GI system or project. A feasibility study may encompass different perspectives (economic, legal, technical, operational or scheduling ) to inform whether or not a project is worth the investment. An organisation should list the foreseen costs from these five perspectives listed above and the benefits (tangible or intangible) of implementing a system/project. Existing resources already available in-house and internal strategic plan in place could be critical to decide to undertake a project or not. The table below presents a non-exhaustive list of criteria and under which perspectives they should be examined.
Feasibility analysis should include a pilot study to evaluate and improve the system / project proposed.