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Area of Science:

  • Software Engineering
  • Information Systems Management

Background:

  • Software Development Outsourcing (SDO) is growing due to its advantages.
  • Requirements Engineering (RE) challenges often prevent SDO projects from realizing their full potential.
  • Effective RE practices are crucial for successful SDO.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and recommend Requirements Engineering (RE) practices tailored for Software Development Outsourcing (SDO).
  • To address common RE process issues encountered in SDO environments.
  • To enhance the success rate and benefits realization of SDO projects.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Two questionnaire surveys were administered to experienced SDO industry practitioners.
  • Focus Group sessions were utilized for practice extraction and ranking, employing techniques like the 50 percent rule, Likert Scale, Numerical Assignment, and Hundred Dollar Techniques.

Main Results:

  • A curated list of 147 RE practices was identified.
  • These practices were ranked based on their effectiveness in addressing SDO RE challenges.
  • The study provides a structured approach to selecting and adapting RE practices for SDO.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing appropriate RE practices is vital for overcoming SDO challenges.
  • Adopting these recommended RE practices can significantly improve SDO project outcomes.
  • This research aids in enhancing the SDO RE process, preventing failures, and maximizing SDO benefits.