GRCM: a model for global requirements change management

Waqar Hussain, Tony Clear · Tuwhera (Auckland University of Technology) · 2012

Abstract. [Context and motivation] In the delivery driven con-text of contract software production, efficient and effective requirements change management (RCM) remains a challenge for global software de-velopment (GSD). [Question/problem] New RCM models need to be devised for GSD settings, to reduce confusion and improve the efficiency of managing requirements change and the resulting impacts. [Princi-pal ideas/results] We present a model drawn from a case study which evaluated RCM practices in a GSD organization, with sites based in USA and Pakistan. [Contribution] We extend the observed practices by developing a theoretically informed process model to improve RCM efficiency and effectiveness by using a baseline requirements artifact and tool supported collaboration process.

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