Advances in Information Systems Development

Abstract

The paper presents an approach to evaluate and improve SDM technical suitability and social adoption in software development organisations. Simultaneous use of the evaluation model and improvement scenarios provides a comprehensive tool for SDM improvement. We believe the presented approach has a strong potential, but we are also aware that it cannot be used in every software development organisation. Firstly, the organisation must own a formal SDM suitable for adaptation and improvisation, and secondly, SDM users must be willing to participate in SDM evaluation and creation since the application of the approach is based on the user involvement. © 2006 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.