Title :
The dangers of using software metrics to (mis)manage
Author :
Dekkers, Carol A. ; McQuaid, Patricia A.
Abstract :
Measurement can enhance or doom software projects. Experts say it pays to spend time on people issues. The paper considers the reasons why measurement programs fail and looks at the characteristics of highly successful measurement programs
Keywords :
software development management; software metrics; measurement programs; software development management; software metrics; software projects; Cost function; Creep; Density measurement; Programming; Project management; Publishing; Software measurement; Software metrics; Software quality; Time measurement;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2002.1000457
