| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: Only one location – Nantong.)
Customer (Not Relevant: Products of the OU are information management software system that can be used for enterprises in various industries. The OU provides same set of management software products and services for different customers without discrimination.)
Size (Not Relevant: Most of the project are moderate size. Size is not considered a critical factor in project management, although some minor tailoring to the OSSP base on project size may occur sometimes.)
Organizational Structure (Not Relevant: Two function-based physical departments are involved, with one is responsible for some requirement works and system test works, another is responsible for system design and development. The project team is dynamically organized across the two departments.)
Type of Work: Generally, development works organized and managed as projects. Projects are divided into two types: one type focus on the continuous development of the independent product of the company, another type develop system based on the requirements of specific customer. OSSP is tailored for the two types of project. |