| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: Though the headquarter is located in Guiyang, the OU office is located in Suzhou, where all software projects are developed So only one location Suzhou is considered)
Customer (Not Relevant: Only one type of customer government agency specific to Construction)
Size (Not Relevant: The projects are of similar size)
Organizational Structure (Not Relevant: Only one department i.e. Research & Development is covered in this appraisal)
Type of Work: There are two types of work executed by the OU: New project development, legacy product maintenance and enhancement |
| Sampling Factor Values: |
Development (Type of Work): New project development based on contract
Enhancement (Type of Work): Product maintenance and enhancement |
| Subgroups: |
Development Projects: The subgroup covers projects developed based on contract.
15 People, 2 Basic Units
– Development
Enhancement & Maintenance Projects: The subgroup covers projects developed for enhancement and self-funding.
6 People, 1 Basic Units
– Enhancement |