Question

Question Two

Below are some of the factors which can result in the failure of software development projects. Briefly discuss each of the factor and suggest ways to overcome these. Moreover, which of the two factors do you think are more critical and why? Justify your reason.

a. Over time or budget

b. Feature creep

c. Inaccurate estimation of the labor involved

d. Lack of financial support

e. Lack of technical knowledge and expertise

f. Inadequate knowledge of the target market

Answer 1

a) Overtime and budget- yes this is serious problem but we can solve it my reducing man power and getting only liable person on project.

b) Feature creep- if developer is not clear with feature then its problem with software development process. Some time need to spend more time on requirement engineering for clearing point and features

c) Inaccurate estimation of the labor involved - Assigned proper and balanced work to all involved person may solve this problem

d) Lack of financial support- This is management level issues but it can solve my developing low features projects

e) Lack of technical knowledge and expertise - Right person should be at right position in SDL. for that intially team leader need to identify strong and weak point in employee

f) Inadequate knowledge of the target market- This is issue can solve by hiring proper marketing person and doing online or offline survey in target market.