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Beetseh, Tyough (2023) An empirical study on the implementation of agile project management methods in organizations. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
Context: In an increasingly complex global environment, there is a necessity for organizations to understand the concept of agile and rationale for adopting agile. . However, it is also important that organizations realize whether their adoption of Agile methods and the different approaches (Crusaders, Dabblers and Tailors) align with their original motivations. The alignment between agile approaches and original motivation is crucial as this relationship identifies potential challenges and areas of improvement in the Implementation process; In addition, the link between agile approaches and motivation t also provides greater clarity to how adjustment of approaches could align better with organizational goals and motivations, resulting in in better outcomes.
Objective: This research Identified the motivations for the Adoption of Agile to develop software by organizations. Explored the Agile implementation approaches. Evaluated any differences in the level of importance of each identified motivation. Identified any relationships that exist between the motivations and the Agile implementation approaches and established a theoretical framework that informs future Implementations of Agile methods by organizations in the delivery of software (Addressed in Chapter 5.4)
Method: The study employed a mixed-method approach to identify the motivations of Agile; the relationships between the motivations of Agile ( Enhance software quality, Improve Engineering discipline, Accelerate time to market, Increase Productivity, Reduce Cost, Enhance ability to manage changing priorities, Improve alignment between IT and business objectives, Enhance culture and boost morale, Reduce risk and Improve Project visibility) and three implementation approaches (Crusaders, Dabblers and Tailors). The research used data triangulation by collating data from literature, questionnaires, and Interviews.
Results: The results indicated that the motivations found in this research were similar to by previous researchers with regards to the type of adoption approaches. However, the research project also identified additional factors driving the Implementation of Agile by organizations. A correlation was found between the Senior Management Buy-in and the Level of Agile Knowledge or experience within an organization. An emergent categorization of the motivations for adopting agile was also found. These were Organizational motivations, People motivations, and Process motivations. The analysis of the level of importance of these motivations established that process motivations were the most important of the three categories. It was also established that the implementation approaches used by organizations could be categorized into three the Dabbler, Tailor, and Crusader approaches, and some of the motivations identified influenced the use of these approaches.
Conclusion: This study concludes by presenting a novel framework for agile adoption (Tyough Quadrant for Agile Adoption). This framework highlights the patterns and trends of Agile adoption motivations and the corresponding adoption approaches. The framework provides future adopters with valuable insights to guide their adoption of Agile and the alignment with their implementation approaches.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) | ||||
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor T Technology > T Technology (General) |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Agile project management, Project management -- Software, Project management -- Evaluation | ||||
Official Date: | March 2023 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Warwick Manufacturing Group | ||||
Thesis Type: | PhD | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Balakrishnan, Kogila ; Brookes, Naomi J. | ||||
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Extent: | xiii, 231 pages : colour illustrations | ||||
Language: | eng |
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