Cultural patterns in software process mishaps

Abstract

This paper describes a current and ongoing research project being conducted at the University of British Columbia, Canada. The paper begins by briefly describing past anthropological and sociological culture research. This research will inform our current exploration into the issues surrounding culture and its role in Global Software Development efforts. It then clarifies why this research is particularly important. The paper continues with a description of the current phase of this research, which is an exploratory qualitative approach rooted in Grounded Theory, and of the next phase, which will be a more quantitative approach looking at specific "problem areas" that were identified during the first phase.

Evaluation of Teacher Induction Programs (E-Tip): Validity of the Criteria

“…When teachers feel supported in their development, a sense of professional identity, empowerment, and more positive morale and energy increase (Leu, 2005). On the other hand, when workers know precisely what to do and how they are expected to do it, their work can be more efficient, and they will act more confidently; that is, organizational culture, beliefs, and expectations shared by the organization, and a determined way in which things are done (C3) (Macgregor et al, 2005). Regarding manuals, written information about working conditions will make new teachers more confident in the new environment.…”