An investigation into software development process formation in software start‐ups
Journal of Enterprise Information Management
ISSN: 1741-0398
Article publication date: 17 October 2008
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.
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Citation
Coleman, G. and O'Connor, R.V. (2008), "An investigation into software development process formation in software start‐ups", Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 21 No. 6, pp. 633-648. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410390810911221
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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