Decision Making in Software Project Management
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Practice in Social Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 3079
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Effective decision making is at the core of successful software project management. In an era where software projects are becoming increasingly complex and dynamic, the ability to make informed, timely, and strategic decisions is critical for project success. This Special Issue explores the multifaceted nature of decision making in software project environments, focusing on the challenges, methodologies, and emerging trends that shape how decisions are made across different project stages.
The Special Issue will cover a range of topics, including risk management, resource allocation, leadership, stakeholder involvement, and the application of data-driven tools in decision making. It will also examine the role of decision making in both agile and traditional software project management methodologies, emphasizing the impact of these decisions on project outcomes.
By gathering cutting-edge research and case studies from academia and industry, this Special Issue aims to provide new insights into how decision making processes can be optimized to enhance software project success. Whether you are a project manager, software engineer, or researcher, the articles in this issue will offer valuable perspectives on navigating the complexities of decision making in modern software projects.
This Special Issue on Decision Making in Software Project Management welcomes empirical and literature review articles that aim to answer the following questions, among others:
- How do decision making processes evolve in the context of modern software project management, especially in rapidly changing environments such as agile transformations or DevOps adoption?
- What are the critical factors influencing effective decision making in managing software project risks, particularly in large-scale or distributed teams?
- How can software project managers optimize risk management through data-driven decisions?
- In the era of artificial intelligence and machine learning, how can software teams utilize AI-powered tools to support or automate decision making processes in software development, testing, and deployment?
- What are the roles of leadership and stakeholder involvement in shaping key project decisions, and how do these factors impact software project success across different methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)?
- What is the role of ethical decision making in software project management, especially in contexts like cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI-driven systems?
- How do software project decisions impact social, environmental, and economic outcomes, particularly in sustainable software development practices?
Dr. Ikram Asghar
Dr. Rahmat Ullah
Dr. Farhan Amin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- software project management
- decision making processes
- digital transformation
- risk management
- project success factors
- agile methodologies
- leadership in software projects
- data-driven decision making
- project planning and control
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