Software Project Management: Theory of Constraints, Risk Management, and Performance Evaluation

Authors

  • Antoine Asseman Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar Qatar
  • Nada Ashqar Aloraidi Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar
  • Mariam Salim Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar
  • Eman Rezk Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar
  • Heba Dawoud Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar
  • Nasser Nasser Alkhuzaei Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar
  • Souad Mecheter Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar
  • Rana Rihan Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar Qatar
  • Abdelaziz Bouras QU Qatar University Doha, Qatar

Keywords:

Software Project Management, Constraints, Risk Management, Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP), Performance, RISKIT, Exploratory model

Abstract

Constraints and risks are two critical factors that affect software project performance; more attention needs to be paid to constraints and risks in order to improve performance. In this paper, investigation will take place to determine the relation between those three factors. An enhanced model has been proposed to describe how these factors affect each other. As an application, the performance is examined for both open and closed source software projects in terms of some constraints and risk factors. Moreover, solutions for controlling both constraints and risks are provided. For constraints, project activities scheduling is enhanced using a genetic algorithm. For risks, RISKIT is briefly explained as a risk management methodology.

Author Biographies

  • Mariam Salim, Computer Science Department – College of Engineering – Qatar University - Doha, Qatar

    Mariam Salim joined the international AIESEC organization in 2006, there she worked in the field of Talent Management; conducting recruitment, allocation and development for local members, in addition to managing events, workshops and conferences focusing on youth leadership and empowerment themes. In 2011 she organized the Youth Forum to launch the Third Annual Report conducted by the General Secretary of Development Planning, in partnership with Silatech and AIESEC Qatar. In 2012 she managed ictQATAR's national internship program for ICT Career Awareness. Mariam is currently pursuing her master’s degree in the field of computing at Qatar University, while working on projects related to innovation and development.

  • Abdelaziz Bouras, QU Qatar University Doha, Qatar

    Abdelaziz Bouras is Professor at QU Qatar University, managing the ictQATAR Supreme Council of ICT Professional Chair. He is currently the Chair of the IFIP WG5.1 on “Global Product development for the whole life-cycle”. His current research interests focus on distributed systems for lifecycle engineering, including ontologies and lifecycle modeling for intelligent products. He is involved in several international projects such as the EASY-MP FP7 on meta-products in the cloud and the FITMAN future internet technologies for manufacturing industries. He teaches Software Project Management and Simulation in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of QU.

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2022-05-20

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2014): The Journal of Modern Project Management

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Software Project Management: Theory of Constraints, Risk Management, and Performance Evaluation. (2022). The Journal of Modern Project Management, 2(1). https://journalmodernpm.com/manuscript/index.php/jmpm/article/view/150

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