| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: All the projects are performed in the same location, Zhangjiagang.)
Customer (Not Relevant: The sampling factor “type of work” also define the type of customers served by the organization. Defining subgroups using “customer” would be redundant with that sampling factor.)
Size (Not Relevant: Size has no impact on projects” development processes. Among all their projects, there is no significant difference in terms of project size.)
Organizational Structure (Not Relevant: All projects are from the same division of the organization — Software Business Department.)
Type of Work: Work is done differently based on project types. Three types of projects are identified: eGovernment Project, eCommerce Project and Construction Project. |
| Sampling Factor Values: |
eGovernment Project (Type of Work): This type of projects develops platforms and systems for government use.
eCommerce Project (Type of Work): This type of projects develops platforms and systems for B2G and B2B use.
Construction Project (Type of Work): This type of projects develops construction software and systems. |
| Subgroups: |
eGovernment: Projects in this subgroup are of the eGovernment Project type.
102 People, 10 Basic Units
– eGovernment Project
eCommerce: Projects in this subgroup are of the eCommerce Project type.
53 People, 6 Basic Units
– eCommerce Project
Construction: Projects in this subgroup are of the Construction Project type.
47 People, 4 Basic Units
– Construction Project |