| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: Not Relevant as the appraisal is focused on Kunshan Development Center only – One location)
Customer (Not Relevant: Not Relevant – While Dell Services has many processes This appraisal is focused on one type of customer (Life Sciences) and related methodologies)
Size (Not Relevant: Not Relevant – Only ongoing projects are large projects rest of them are small projects focused on support)
Organizational Structure (Not Relevant: Not Relevant – All projects report to Kunshan center manager are only in scope of appraisal)
Type of Work: Full Life Cycle Software Development and Application Enhancement/Re-Engineering Activities |
| Sampling Factor Values: |
Full Software Development Life Cycle Projects (Type of Work): Covers entire SDLC, Project Management Life cycle projects typically lasting for 12 months or above
Re-Engineering Projects (Type of Work): Typically enhancing the existing application with latest technologies and added functionality covering full SDLC and Project Management life cycle activities. |
| Subgroups: |
Full SDLC Projects: Covers full Software Development Life Cycle activities
30 People, 1 Basic Units
– Full Software Development Life Cycle Projects
Re-Engineering Projects: Typically covers enhancement of existing application projects
12 People, 1 Basic Units
– Re-Engineering Projects |