Towards a framework for evaluating strengths and weaknesses of software projects
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Authors
Sukhoo, A.
Barnard, A.
Eloff, M.M.
Van der Poll, J.A.
Issue Date
2004-05
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Software , Project management , Strengths and weaknesses , Software projects
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Abstract
Currently software projects are considered by some as being no different from traditional engineering
projects. Software project management methodologies are developed with a generic concept in mind as is
the case with Prince2 and PMBOK. Although these methodologies have a wider scope, there are certain
specificities tightly bound to software projects that warrant the need for, in particular, project management
methodologies that focus on the development of software projects. This paper presents these specificities in
terms of strengths and weaknesses of software projects in contrast to traditional engineering projects. These
strengths are factors to be considered seriously and advantage should be taken of them in the management
of software projects. We speculate that these strengths may indeed present a plausible framework for the
future analysis of different software project management methodologies. At the same time, project managers
ought to be cautious about the weaknesses inherent in software projects.
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Citation
Proceedings of the 2004 PMSA International Conference, 10 - 12 May 2004, Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa
Publisher
PMSA