Factors that impact implementing a system development methodology

    Authors

    T. L. Roberts; M. L. Gibson; K. T. Fields;R. K. Rainer

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    IEEE Trans. Softw. Eng.

    Keywords

    systems development methodology; analysis and design; project; management; life cycle; managers; implementation; MIS IMPLEMENTATION; OBJECT; REQUIREMENTS; TECHNOLOGY; FAILURE; TOOLS; Computer Science, Software Engineering; Engineering, Electrical &; Electronic

    Abstract

    This paper presents the findings of empirical research from 61 companies, mostly from the United States, to identify the factors that may impact implementation of a system development methodology (SDM). The study uses a survey instrument to identify the SDM implementation factors. The survey focused on the perspective of the primary constituents: functional managers, information systems managers, system personnel, and external consultants. The study uses an exploratory factor analysis that identifies five factors important to implementing an SDM: organizational SDM transition, functional management involvement/support, SDM transition, the use of models, and external support. The research findings have important implications for further research and the practice of system development. For researchers, it points to important measures in the implementation and use of SDMs that may be further verified and extended in subsequent research. For practitioners, it provides a general guide to the important aspects to consider in the implementation and use of an SDM.

    Journal Title

    Ieee Transactions on Software Engineering

    Volume

    24

    Issue/Number

    8

    Publication Date

    1-1-1998

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    640

    Last Page

    649

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000075544000006

    ISSN

    0098-5589

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