A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF ANALYSIS IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED SOFTWARE ENTERPRISES
International Journal of Computer Science (IJCS) Published by SK Research Group of Companies (SKRGC)
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Abstract
The empirical study presented in this paper aims to determine the degree of measurement and metrics use in small and medium-sized software development companies. Following a series of discussions with senior managers possessing over ten years of expertise, the different questions are formulated. Then, five small and medium-sized software companies in the neighborhood are asked these questions. The findings suggest that these firms are reluctant to use software measurement procedures. Additionally, companies only use evaluation and process improvement techniques like CMMI when they are mandated by their employment. Additionally, the report makes several suggestions to help resolve the issue.
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Keywords
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Process Enhancement, Software Evaluation and Metrics.
