Influence of organizational culture in the adoption of agile

Krishna Prakash Jivan, Annlize L. Marnewick, Nazeer Joseph

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Abstract

This research investigates the influence of organizational culture in the adoption of agile. Agile methodologies are increasingly being adopted to leverage its benefits. However, to do so, the organizational culture needs to be conducive to realize the benefits associated with agile methodologies. This is a result of organizational culture affecting the adoption and use of agile methodologies. As a result, an organization that has a culture that is not aligned with agile principles and values could result in such an organization not realizing the full benefits of agile methodologies. The study compares the culture from the area under investigation to the cultures that have been determined to be conducive to realizing the full benefits from agile methodologies. It was found that the culture present in the area of the investigation had a limited positive influence on the use and adoption of agile methodologies. This research paper allows organizations to make an informed decision on the use of agile methodologies based on their culture. This will help to determine if a culture change is required to realize the benefits of agile methodologies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Conference, TEMSCON 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728142241
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2020
Event2020 IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Conference, TEMSCON 2020 - Detroit, United States
Duration: 3 Jun 20206 Jun 2020

Publication series

Name2020 IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Conference, TEMSCON 2020

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Conference, TEMSCON 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDetroit
Period3/06/206/06/20

Keywords

  • Agile methodologies
  • agile adoption
  • organizational culture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management of Technology and Innovation
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)

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