Addressing Risks in Global Software Development and Outsourcing

2020 ◽  
pp. 651-696
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Business Practice ◽  
Global Software Development ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Skilled Workers

This article describes how outsourcing and offshoring for software development is a widely used business strategy implemented by many organizations worldwide. Due to its significant benefits, project managers can accrue greater flexibility, lower labor costs, and have access to skilled workers, which are the advantages of outsourcing and offshoring in global software development (GSD). Though there are advantages and benefits to incorporating this business practice, there are risks associated with it as well. Therefore, it is necessary and vital to discuss the challenges and risks that may arise which the project managers should consider before establishing and implementing such a project, to ensure a successful project result. The objective of this research is to identify the challenges and risks involved in GSD and discuss a risk management plan based on these factors. This article has found that communication issues and cultural differences are primary causes of most risks identified. To minimize the risks associated with GSD, these factors must be minimized.

Addressing Risks in Global Software Development and Outsourcing

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Business Practice ◽  
Global Software Development ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Skilled Workers

This article describes how outsourcing and offshoring for software development is a widely used business strategy implemented by many organizations worldwide. Due to its significant benefits, project managers can accrue greater flexibility, lower labor costs, and have access to skilled workers, which are the advantages of outsourcing and offshoring in global software development (GSD). Though there are advantages and benefits to incorporating this business practice, there are risks associated with it as well. Therefore, it is necessary and vital to discuss the challenges and risks that may arise which the project managers should consider before establishing and implementing such a project, to ensure a successful project result. The objective of this research is to identify the challenges and risks involved in GSD and discuss a risk management plan based on these factors. This article has found that communication issues and cultural differences are primary causes of most risks identified. To minimize the risks associated with GSD, these factors must be minimized.

Towards Efficient and Secure Global Software Development using Blockchain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Azeem Akbar ◽  
Ahmad Al-Sanad ◽  
Abeer AbdulAziz AlSanad ◽  
Abdu Ghmaei ◽  
Muhammad Shafiq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Global Software Development

scholarly journals Prioritization-based Taxonomy of Global Software Development Challenges: A FAHP based Analysis

IEEE Access ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Muhammad Azeem Akbar ◽  
Ahmed Alsanad ◽  
Sajjad Mahmood ◽  
Abdulrahman Alothaim
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Global Software Development
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