| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: IR Tech projects tend to be multi-site projects so location does not impact process implementation.)
Customer (Not Relevant: IR Tech supports Federal Government clients and uses the same processes regardless so customer type does not impact process implementation.)
Size (Not Relevant: IR Tech does not have any different guidance for projects based on size so size does not impact process implementation.)
Organizational Structure (Not Relevant: IR Tech has a flat organization structure with all project managers reporting directly to the CEO. Organizational structure does not impact process implementation.)
Type of Work: The type of work is either development or services, or a combination of both. The type of work does impact process implementation.
Contract Type: Whether IR Tech is the prime contractor or a subcontractor impacts how processes are implemented. |
| Sampling Factor Values: |
Development (Type of Work): Software development activities following Agile techniques.
Services (Type of Work): Field support services
Combination (Type of Work): Projects which have both a development component and a services component. The services component usually focuses on “help desk” like support.
Prime Contract (Contract Type): IR Tech is the prime on the contract, either with or without partners.
Subcontractor (Contract Type): IR Tech is not the prime contractor but supports the prime contractor, usually following the prime”s processes. |
| Subgroups: |
Prime Combination Programs: Prime contracts with a combination of Development and Services
41 People, 1 Basic Units
– Combination
– Prime Contract |