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Enhanced AZ-Model for Requirement Change Management in the Context of Global Software Development
  • Muhammad Sheraz Mazhar,
  • Assad Abbas,
  • Shuja Mughal
Muhammad Sheraz Mazhar
COMSATS University Islamabad
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Assad Abbas
COMSATS University Islamabad

Corresponding Author:assadabbas@comsats.edu.pk

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Shuja Mughal
University of Victoria Department of Computer Science
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Abstract

Software organizations are increasingly embracing the advantages of Global Software Development (GSD), such as access to highly skilled developers and reduced development costs. However, the implementation of Requirement Change Management (RCM) activities in GSD is often hindered by a lack of communication and coordination among project stakeholders, as well as an insufficient focus on traceability and monitoring of RCM activities. To overcome these issues, we have enhanced and improved an existing RCM framework to mitigate the identified challenges and to develop a quality product while achieving customer satisfaction and business objectives. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed Enhanced AZ-Model, we sought feedback from the industrial experts and performed a statistical analysis of the collected data. The Enhanced AZ-Model was further validated by performing simulations of the model. The empirical and simulation results indicate that the Enhanced AZ-model efficiently and effectively manage the demanded changes according to the budget and time constraints.
11 May 2023Submitted to Journal of Software: Evolution and Process
11 May 2023Submission Checks Completed
11 May 2023Assigned to Editor
19 Feb 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
29 Apr 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
16 Aug 20241st Revision Received
20 Aug 2024Submission Checks Completed
20 Aug 2024Assigned to Editor