Academic Catalog

SM702 PEOPLEWARE

Course Code: 9050702
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Software Management
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ONUR DEMÝRÖRS
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The course covers the human behavioral issues affecting software development processes. Topics are investigated at three layers: individual, team, and organizational. The role of individual behavior and productivity, the concept of effective teams and the role of organizational culture in software development are discussed. Results of various research studies are presented in the context of managing human capital in software projects.