A Simple Estimate of the Cost of Software Project Failures and the Breakeven Effectiveness of Project Risk Management
Stephen P. Masticola · 2007
Based on easily obtained data, a rough (but simple) estimate of the cost to an enterprise of software project failures can be formed. Using similar analysis, it is possible to estimate the effectiveness that a software quality improvement project will need to have upon the project failure rate in order to break even economically. This provides an informal calculation that can be used to cost-justify either a more complete investigation or risk management.