Software Delivery Risk Management: Application of Bayesian Networks in Agile Software Development

Ancveire Ieva (), Gailite Ilze (), Gailite Made () and Grabis Janis ()
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Grabis Janis: Riga Technical University

Information Technology and Management Science, 2015, vol. 18, issue 1, 62-69

Abstract: The information technology industry cannot be imagined without large- or small-scale projects. They are implemented to develop systems enabling key business processes and improving performance and enterprise resource management. However, projects often experience various difficulties during their execution. These problems are usually related to the three objectives of the project – costs, quality and deadline. A way these challenges can be solved is project risk management. However, not always the main problems and their influencing factors can be easily identified. Usually there is a need for a more profound analysis of the problem situation. In this paper, we propose the use of a Bayesian Network concept for quantitative risk management in agile projects. The Bayesian Network is explored using a case study focusing on a project that faces difficulties during the software delivery process. We explain why an agile risk analysis is needed and assess the potential risk factors, which may occur during the project. Thereafter, we design the Bayesian Network to capture the actual problem situation and make suggestions how to improve the delivery process based on the measures to be taken to reduce the occurrence of project risks.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1515/itms-2015-0010

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