Managing Risks in Distributed Software Projects: An Integrative Framework

John Stouby Persson; Lars Mathiassen; Jesper Boeg; Thomas Stenskrog Madsen; Flemming Steinson

doi:10.1109/TEM.2009.2013827

Managing Risks in Distributed Software Projects: An Integrative Framework

John Stouby Persson, Lars Mathiassen, Jesper Boeg, Thomas Stenskrog Madsen, Flemming Steinson

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Abstract

Software projects are increasingly geographically distributed with limited face-to-face interaction between participants. These projects face particular challenges that need carefulmanagerial attention. While risk management has been adopted with success to address other challenges within software development, there are currently no frameworks available for managing risks related to geographical distribution. On this background, we systematically review the literature on geographically distributed software projects. Based on the review, we synthesize what we know about risks and risk resolution techniques into an integrative framework for managing risks in distributed contexts. Subsequent implementation of a Web-based tool helped us refine the framework based on empirical evaluation of its practical usefulness.We conclude by discussing implications for both research and practice.

Original language	English
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management
Volume	56
Issue number	3
Pages (from-to)	508-532
ISSN	0018-9391
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2009.2013827
Publication status	Published - 2009

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