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Software Development Methodologies in Organizations: Field Investigation of Use, Acceptance, and Application

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  • Charles J. Kacmar

    (University of Alabama, USA)

  • Denise J. McManus

    (University of Alabama, USA)

  • Evan W. Duggan

    (University of the West Indies, Jamaica)

  • Joanne E. Hale

    (University of Alabama, USA)

  • David P. Hale

    (University of Alabama, USA)

Abstract

The theories of social exchange, task-technology fit, and technology acceptance are utilized in a field study of software development methodologies. This investigation includes the effects of user experiences on perceptions of acceptance and usage of a methodology. More specifically, perceptions of the outputs and deliverables from a methodology and perceptions of challenges and obstacles to using and applying a methodology were found to significantly and positively influence perceived usefulness and negatively influence ease of use of a methodology, respectively, within a developer’s organization. Perceived usefulness was a positive and strong antecedent to perceptions of fit between the methodology and client problems, and the strengthening of efficacy beliefs about the methodology.

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  • Charles J. Kacmar & Denise J. McManus & Evan W. Duggan & Joanne E. Hale & David P. Hale, 2009. "Software Development Methodologies in Organizations: Field Investigation of Use, Acceptance, and Application," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), IGI Global, vol. 22(3), pages 16-39, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:rmj000:v:22:y:2009:i:3:p:16-39
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    1. Mohan, Kunal & Ahlemann, Frederik, 2013. "Understanding acceptance of information system development and management methodologies by actual users: A review and assessment of existing literature," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 33(5), pages 831-839.

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