Impact of adopting best practices of agile methodologies (Scrum) in success of Big Data projects: Pakistan”

Abstract

The main purpose of carrying out research on this topic is to identify the factors of an effective project management methodology that cause impact on project success in software houses of Pakistan where Big Data is involved. This research was dependent on the analysis of two independent variables (IV) which also can be counted as important features in success of big data projects i.e. agile methodologies & scrum practices and tailored scrum. This research demonstrates the capacity in which above mentioned variables are significant for project success. This research adopted quantitative research method. A total of 74 questionnaires were distributed, consideringourboundariestoresourcesofprojectteamsincompaniessuchassoftwarehouseswith a title of technical leads, project manager, senior manager, director and senior management. The response rate was 85% which is 63 innumber. Data analysis was carried out considering all mentioned independent variables and their influence distresses the delivery of successful project in software houses of Pakistan. The conclusions, significant findings and limitations are also discussed in this study.