| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: As all team members are located in Shenzhen, thus location is not relevant.)
Customer (Not Relevant: Customer types are related to org structures, which is the main factor determining the process used. Thus, customer is not relevant.)
Size (Not Relevant: As only new development projects with full life cycle are included in the appraisal and their size are all large (> 600 man days), thus size is not relevant.)
Organizational Structure: The organization structures are based on the business functions delivered that are supported by product lines, are the deciding factor for processes used. There are two functional areas: Payment and Trade associated with Payment Product Line and Trade Product Line.
Type of Work (Not Relevant: As only new development software projects are included in OU, thus type of work is not relevant.) |