An investigation into software development process formation in software start‐ups
- 17 October 2008
- journal article
- Published by Emerald in Journal of Enterprise Information Management
- Vol. 21 (6), 633-648
- https://doi.org/10.1108/17410390810911221
Abstract
Purpose – This paper reports on the results of an investigation into how the software development process is initially established within software product start-ups. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs a grounded theory approach to characterize the experiences of small software organizations in developing processes to support their software development activity. Using the indigenous Irish software product industry as a test-bed, the authors' examine how software development processes are established in software product start-ups and the major factors that influence the make up of these processes. Findings – The results show that the previous experience of the person tasked with managing the development work is the prime influencer on the process a company initially uses. Other influencers include the market sector in which the company is operating, the style of management used and the size and scale of the company operations. Originality/value – The model has particular implications for start-up software product organisations that wish to successfully manage their product development from an early stage.Keywords
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