1. Modified Agile Practices for Outsourced Software Projects.
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BATRA, DINESH
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CONTRACTING out , *AGILE software development , *BUSINESS planning , *SOFTWARE architecture , *CUSTOMER satisfaction , *EMPLOYEE motivation - Abstract
The article discusses the modification of the practices involved in outsourcing computer software projects. There has been a modification of the outsourcing process for computer software which eliminates the bureaucracy in favor of individuals and interactions which is defined in the Agile Manifesto that can be accessed at http://agilemanifesto.org/. The computer software outsourcing method termed agile development features a focus on customer satisfaction and the empowerment and valuing of employees rather than processes and tools. Also, it focuses on working software, customer collaboration with the software programmers, and creativity in response to change.
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- 2009
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