| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: All projects are working in the same location in Beijing, so this is not a relevant sampling factor)
Customer (Not Relevant: All projects are working with the same type of the customer (i.e. users of big data) so this is not a relevant sampling factor.)
Size (Not Relevant: The projects are not significantly different in size, so this is not a relevant sampling factor.)
Organizational Structure (Not Relevant: All projects are working under the same organization and management structure, so organizational structure is not a relevant sampling factor.)
Type of Work: The type of work is similar for all projects: software is developed in the area of Big Data. Differences are minor and described in tailoring. |
| Sampling Factor Values: |
Software Development (Type of Work): One core system exists for Big Data storage and analysis, which is enhanced with various functions according to customer requirements.
Other (Type of Work): Projects doing other type of work. Currently no such projects. |
| Subgroups: |
1-Software development: All software development projects of the company.
30 People, 7 Basic Units
– Software Development |