DocumentCode :
2411277
Title :
The precursor to an industrial software metrics program
Author :
Parkinson, S.T. ; Counsell, S. ; Norman, M. ; Hierons, R.M. ; Lycett, M.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Inf. Syst., Brunel Univ., Uxbridge
fYear :
2008
fDate :
23-26 June 2008
Firstpage :
221
Lastpage :
226
Abstract :
A common reason for why software metric programs dasiafailpsila is through lack of participant support and commitment. In this paper, we describe the results of a study which examined the knowledge that subjects had and the opinions they had formed of previous metrics initiatives in the same organization. The research was undertaken by one of the authors as a precursor to a planned metrics initiative in the same large, UK-based company. The study attempted to understand the likely issues that would have to be addressed by that planned metrics program. A key theme to emerge from the analysis was the importance of all participants being aware of the program objectives, and the purpose and use of the data being collected. As part of the analysis, the study also draws on the role that "timely" involvement plays within a metrics program and how that can influence its associated practicalities.
Keywords :
software metrics; software process improvement; industry practice; participant support; program objectives; software metrics; software process improvement; Computer industry; Filtering; Information systems; Information technology; Mathematics; Project management; Software metrics; Industry Practice; Software Metrics;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology Interfaces, 2008. ITI 2008. 30th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dubrovnik
ISSN :
1330-1012
Print_ISBN :
978-953-7138-12-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1330-1012
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ITI.2008.4588411
Filename :
4588411
Link To Document :
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