A Framework for Software Risk Management

Authors

Kalle Lyytinen, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, University of Jyväskylä, 40100 Jyväskylä, Finland
Lars Mathiassen, Institute for Electronic Systems, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
Janne Ropponen, Nokia Telecommunications, Cellular Systems, Network Management Systems, 33100 Tampere, Finland

Document Type

Research Article

Abstract

We present a simple, but powerful framework for software risk management. The framework synthesizes, refines, and extends current approaches to managing software risks. We illustrate its usefulness through an empirical analysis of two software development episodes involving high risks. The framework can be used as an analytical device to evaluate and improve risk management approaches and as a practical tool to shape the attention and guide the actions of risk managers.

DOI

10.1177/026839629601100402

Recommended Citation

Lyytinen, Kalle; Mathiassen, Lars; and Ropponen, Janne (1996) "A Framework for Software Risk Management," Journal of Information Technology: Vol. 11: Iss. 4, Article 2.
DOI: 10.1177/026839629601100402
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jit/vol11/iss4/2