Antecedents to managerial preference for agile software development methods – A research plan

Dave Bishop, Dakota State University
Pam Rowland, Dakota State University
Cherie Noteboom, Dakota State University

Abstract

Agile development methods are widely used and continue to grow in their adoption. A theoretical understanding of agile is needed. This research plan uses a Grounded Theory approach to develop antecedents to managerial preference for agile development methods. First, we provide the motivation for the research. Next, we provide a brief literature review to orient the research to the domain. Finally, we discuss the research methodology and research plan.