A Theory of Software Project Management and PROMOL: A Project Management Modeling Language

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Abstract:

Effective software project management is the key to successful completion of IT software projects. A positive theory of software project management helps to illuminate the path to effective management. Here, we introduce a simple, yet powerful, software project management theory that helps us to understand the conditions and drivers that lead to functional and dysfunctional project behavior. We identify a set of criteria for assessing current and future modeling tools. Finally, we introduce a formal and visual modeling language for management of software projects.

Author(s):
Demir, Kadir A. ; Osmundson, John S.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
Replacement of ADB313242. DOI: 10.21236/ADA483462
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NPS-IS-08-006
Monitor Series:
NPS-IS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *PROJECT MANAGEMENT, THEORY, MODELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
PROMOL(PROJECT MANAGEMENT MODELING LANGUAGE), MODELING TOOLS, SOFTWARE PROJECTS, ASSESSMENT CRITERIA, PROJECT MANAGEMENT THEORY, SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT MODELING, SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Report Date:
2008 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2008 Jul 30