| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: Since all projects work in the same location (Changsha), the location factor value is constant and hence cannot influence on the processes.)
Customer (Not Relevant: The OU develops software system for the internal use of the company. The Customer factor does not affect the processes of the OU.)
Size (Not Relevant: All projects are in similar sizes. The Size factor does not affect the processes of the OU.)
Organizational Structure (Not Relevant: All projects belong to the same department and there is no organizational structure to differentiate the projects. Hence, no organizational structure influence on the processes.)
Type of Work: There are two types of development work: one is platform development and/or enhancement, the other is customized development utilizing the platform. |
| Sampling Factor Values: |
Product Dev (Type of Work): Development or enhancement of the platform
Customized Dev (Type of Work): Development utilizing the platform. |
| Subgroups: |
Product: Development utilizing product line framework in the company
10 People, 1 Basic Units
– Product Dev
Customized: Development according to each customer”s needs and requirements
9 People, 1 Basic Units
– Customized Dev |