Title :
A comparison of software process modeling techniques
Author :
Martin, Robert H. ; Raffo, David
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng. Manage., Portland State Univ., OR, USA
Abstract :
Effective management of software development projects requires that the manager make decisions concerning the development process, resource allocation, and schedule. All of these decisions ultimately require some quantitative estimation of the consequences of the alternatives. Software process modeling has become a popular way to conduct controlled investigations of alternatives. This paper discusses the advantages and limitations of two popular techniques for modeling software projects. A sample project is modeled and discussed in each method
Keywords :
project management; resource allocation; scheduling; software development management; decision making; development process; project schedule; quantitative estimation; resource allocation; software development projects management; software process modeling techniques; Cognitive science; Computational modeling; Delay; Engineering management; Power system modeling; Programming; Project management; Resource management; Software development management; Software tools;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3574-0
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653521
