23rd EUROMICRO Conference '97 New Frontiers of Information Technology
The role of teamwork in software development: Microsoft case study
Budapest, HUNGARY
September 01-September 04
ISBN: 0-8186-8129-2
E. Demirors, Dept. of Comput. Eng., Dokuz Eylul Univ., Izmir, Turkey
G. Sarmasik, Dept. of Comput. Eng., Dokuz Eylul Univ., Izmir, Turkey
O. Demirors, Dept. of Comput. Eng., Dokuz Eylul Univ., Izmir, Turkey
Software development is a complex activity that requires a group of individuals working effectively as a team. Studies have shown that the performance of an effective team exceeds that of individuals acting independently. However, achieving effectiveness is a challenging task that needs investment and commitment. In this paper, we investigate the characteristics that differentiate effective teams from all others. To observe these characteristics within real software teams, we have chosen the Microsoft company as a case study and have analyzed Microsoft's teams with respect to the characteristics that we define.
Index Terms:
software development management; teamwork; software development; Microsoft; case study; effective teams; investment; commitment
Citation:
E. Demirors, G. Sarmasik, O. Demirors, "The role of teamwork in software development: Microsoft case study," euromicro, pp.129, 23rd EUROMICRO Conference '97 New Frontiers of Information Technology, 1997