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Title: | Extending agile principles to larger, dynamic software projects: A theoretical assessment | Authors: | Batra, D. VanderMeer, D. Dutta, K. |
Keywords: | Adaptive Structuration Agile Manifesto Agile Principles Complex Adaptive Systems Control Theory Expectancy Theory Social Exchange Transaction Cost Economics |
Issue Date: | Oct-2011 | Citation: | Batra, D., VanderMeer, D., Dutta, K. (2011-10). Extending agile principles to larger, dynamic software projects: A theoretical assessment. Journal of Database Management 22 (4) : 73-92. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.4018/jdm.2011100104 | Abstract: | The article evaluates the feasibility of extending agile principles to larger, dynamic, and possibly distributed software development projects by uncovering the theoretical basis for agile values and principles for achieving agility. The extant literature focuses mainly on one theory - complex adaptive systems - to support agile methods, although recent research indicates that the control theory and the adaptive structuration theory are also applicable. This article proposes that at least three other theories exist that are highly relevant: transaction cost economics, social exchange theory, and expectancy theory. By employing these theories, a rigorous analysis of the Agile Manifesto is conducted. Certain agile values and principles find theoretical support and can be applied to enhance agility dynamic projects regardless of size; some agile principles find no theoretical support while others find limited support. Based on the analysis and the ensuing discussion, the authors propose a framework with five dimensions of agility: process, design, people, outcomes, and adaptation. © 2011, IGI Global. | Source Title: | Journal of Database Management | URI: | http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/128877 | ISSN: | 10638016 | DOI: | 10.4018/jdm.2011100104 |
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