Abstract
The inevitable perspectives and identities in cross-functional software development projects often appear to be problematic. This paper draws upon the extant literature and postulates a conceptual model that explains the major challenges that cross-functionality adds to software development teams. The proposed model adds to the emerging contingency perspective pertaining to the study of conflict in software development teams. It also provides a more nuanced view of the challenges that cross-functionality adds to group settings. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 26-35 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Information Technology Management |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | XXII |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- software team
- cross functionality
- conflict
- cooperation
- software development