A Fuzzy TOPSIS Based Approach for Prioritization of Management Related Critical Success Factors in Agile Software Development (ASD)

Abstract

Software Engineering is primarily linked with the development of successful software systems. To meet this goal of Software Engineering, different software development processes are defined in the literature. There are two types of software development methodologies defined by their methodologies: traditional and agile. There had been no significant progress towards Software Engineering fundamental goal with conventional software development methodologies. To pursue successful software development, software development companies have started using agile methods. Although agile adoption may be challenging, the challenges vary from context to context. Consequently, it is imperative to investigate the factors contributing to successful project outcomes in agile software development. Due to this need, this study examine management related Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of Agile Software Development (ASD) and categorized and prioritized them using a Fuzzy TOPSIS approach. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) is used to find out critical success factors from several management related organizations in this study. We identified Forty-one CSFs from the existing study and validated them using a questionnaire designed to survey industrial agile software development experts. The Fuzzy TOPSIS approach is used in the next step to prioritize identifies critical success factors. From a managerial perspective, prioritizing essential factors of success facilitates decision-making. Fuzzy TOPSIS shows that honoring regular working schedule, Team member with high competence and expertise and Defined timeline of each phase are the highest priority success factors. Prioritization based technique of the identified success factors will help researchers and experts in focusing on the critical areas that are significant for the successful adoption of ASD practices.