This paper aims to provide a basis for the improvement of software-estimation research
through a systematic review of previous work. The review identifies 304 software cost …

One of the most successful areas for the application of system dynamics has been project
management. Measured in terms of new system dynamics theory, new and improved model …

Although the choice of control mechanisms in systems development projects has been
extensively studied in prior research, differences in such choices across internal and …

While the normative logic for forming technology outsourcing alliances is that such alliances
allow outsourcing firms to specialize deeper in their domain of core competence without …

Over the last three decades, a significant stream of research in organizational behavior has
established the importance of goals in regulating human behavior. The precise degree of …

Past studies have indicated that project managers may be less likely to continue failing IT
projects if they are able to perceive project risks accurately. Using the scenario of a failing IT …

Context Software and information system are everywhere and the projects involving them
are becoming more complex. However, these projects performance patterns are not …

The iterative cycles used in agile software development create a series of deadlines for
project teams. We investigate the optimal iteration length under behavioral conditions for …

This paper presents results from two case studies and two experiments on how effort
estimates impact software project work. The studies indicate that a meaningful interpretation …

This study investigates selective reporting behaviors that are pursued by project managers
when communicating the status of their information system initiatives to their executives. To …