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Flexible Global Software Development (GSD): Antecedents of Success in Requirements Analysis

Flexible Global Software Development (GSD): Antecedents of Success in Requirements Analysis

Vanita Yadav, Monica Adya, Varadharajan Sridhar, Dhruv Nath
Copyright: © 2009 |Volume: 17 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 31
ISSN: 1062-7375|EISSN: 1533-7995|ISSN: 1062-7375|EISBN13: 9781615201150|EISSN: 1533-7995|DOI: 10.4018/jgim.2009010101
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Yadav, Vanita, et al. "Flexible Global Software Development (GSD): Antecedents of Success in Requirements Analysis." JGIM vol.17, no.1 2009: pp.1-31. http://doi.org/10.4018/jgim.2009010101

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Yadav, V., Adya, M., Sridhar, V., & Nath, D. (2009). Flexible Global Software Development (GSD): Antecedents of Success in Requirements Analysis. Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), 17(1), 1-31. http://doi.org/10.4018/jgim.2009010101

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Yadav, Vanita, et al. "Flexible Global Software Development (GSD): Antecedents of Success in Requirements Analysis," Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM) 17, no.1: 1-31. http://doi.org/10.4018/jgim.2009010101

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Abstract

Globalization of software development has resulted in a rapid shift away from the traditional collocated, on-site development model, to the offshoring model. Emerging trends indicate an increasing interest in offshoring even in early phases like requirements analysis. Additionally, the flexibility offered by the agile development approach makes it attractive for adaptation in globally distributed software work. A question of significance then is what impacts the success of offshoring earlier phases, like requirements analysis, in a flexible and globally distributed environment? This article incorporates the stance of control theory to posit a research model that examines antecedent factors such as requirements change, facilitation by vendor and client site-coordinators, control, and computer-mediated communication. The impact of these factors on success of requirements analysis projects in a “flexible” global setting is tested using two quasi-experiments involving students from Management Development Institute, India and Marquette University, USA. Results indicate that formal modes of control significantly influence project success during requirements analysis. Further, facilitation by both client and vendor site coordinators positively impacts requirements analysis success.

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