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SOFTWARE QUALITY: STUDYING BEHAVIOR TO UNLOCK THE TRUTH ABOUT QUALITY by Jeffrey Voas
Historical field data concerning operational behavior is a straightforward way for determining how well a system was manufactured and maintained, and it is also a key parameter in
THE QUALITY EDGE: BEST PRACTICES FROM HIGH-MATURITY SOFTWARE UNITS IN INDIA by Ajay Batra and Navyug Mohnot
An Indian (one of the authors) was checking into a hotel in Atlanta recently. Next to him was an elderly American lady also checking in.
THE IMPACT OF SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ON QUALITY by R. Bradley Burdick, Thomas W. Mullen, and Alexandre G. Rodrigues THE PROBLEM
Software is becoming such an essential part of modern life that a radical improvement in quality is needed.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT: THE KEY TO Y2K QUALITY by David Eddy and Bruce Hall
Every company is working on Y2K today, and most companies are still optimistic about finishing their projects on time, and perhaps even within budget. Unfortunately, the issue of quality has not received much attention, even though it's a cliché to observe that everyone is in favor of high quality. For Y2K, however, quality is critical.
"NO MORE TEAMS" by Jim Highsmith
The overused word "team" has lost its meaning.
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Creating Cultural Context
CREATING CULTURAL CONTEXT by Lyn Worthen, Training Services International
In traditional work environments, a company's culture grows on its own, with little assistance from management.
GLOBAL SOFTWARE ECONOMICS, PART II by Howard Rubin
It is clear that technology, business, society, safety, security, and the well-being of nations are now "fused" together. On a global scale, technology, information, and knowledge are key determinants of the success and competitiveness of a nation.
THE GLOBAL SOFTWARE ECONOMICS PICTURE:
A PRODUCTION VIEW by Howard Rubin
A PRODUCTION VIEW by Howard Rubin
A few years ago I wrote: