Abstract
Requirements Engineering (RE) involves the critical activities required to capture users’ requirements accurately, completely and in line with users' needs. However, since RE is a communication-intensive activity, an individual's culture might profoundly influence the effectiveness of RE practices. We conducted interviews with 16 Australian practitioners, supplemented by follow-up interviews to consolidate the data. Our study aims to empirically identify the cultural aspects that influence RE activities, analyse the implications of these, and present solutions to address these cultural aspects.
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Cultural Influence on Requirements Engineering Activities: Australian Practitioners’ View
Requirements Engineering (RE) involves the critical activities required to capture users’ requirements accurately, completely and in line with users' needs. However, since RE is a communication-intensive activity, an individual's culture might profoundly influence the effectiveness of RE practices. We conducted interviews with 16 Australian practitioners, supplemented by follow-up interviews to consolidate the data. Our study aims to empirically identify the cultural aspects that influence RE activities, analyse the implications of these, and present solutions to address these cultural aspects.
Recommended Citation
Alsanoosy, T., Spichkova, M. & Harland, J. (2019). Cultural Influence on Requirements Engineering Activities: Australian Practitioners’ View. In A. Siarheyeva, C. Barry, M. Lang, H. Linger, & C. Schneider (Eds.), Information Systems Development: Information Systems Beyond 2020 (ISD2019 Proceedings). Toulon, France: ISEN Yncréa Méditerranée.