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Effectiveness of Agile Sustainable Project Management Approach in Software Industries

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Sustainable Development through Machine Learning, AI and IoT (ICSD 2023)

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The primary objective of the research study is to examine and analyze the various challenges and limitations encountered during the implementation of agile project management in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the Indian market. This study identified an important limitation as there was no management involvement and employees were aware of the company’s policies and culture. These limitations were identified through a literature review, specific case studies, and case study analysis. As the popularity of agile methods continues to grow, more and more software companies are abandoning the traditional approach to agile development because of its flexible and human approach that enables small teams to work together. This article aims to explore the importance, benefits, and limitations of implementing an agile project management approach in SMEs in the Indian market. The study seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the Indian SME marketplace.

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    Anjali Singh & Rajbala Simon

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  3. Head of Computer Science Department, Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef City, Egypt

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Singh, A., Simon, R. (2023). Effectiveness of Agile Sustainable Project Management Approach in Software Industries. In: Whig, P., Silva, N., Elngar, A.A., Aneja, N., Sharma, P. (eds) Sustainable Development through Machine Learning, AI and IoT. ICSD 2023. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1939. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47055-4_25

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