Summary
In this paper, we will discuss the existence and form of open source community processes, whether they differ between projects, and whether they have any implications on both micro and macro level. We will take a look at how different processes can impact the work and the resulting quality within projects, as well as on macro or project level outcomes like success or efficiency. We will also present as well as validate a research model to explain process adoption and implications.
Zusammenfassung
Dieser Artikel thematisiert die Prozesse in Open Source Gemeinschaften. Wir diskutieren sowohl Existenz wie auch Form solcher Prozesse, und fokusieren auf die Auswirkungen unterschiedlicher Prozesse auf sowohl Qualität und Zusammenarbeit innerhalb von Projekten, aber auch auf Attribute auf Projekt-Ebene wie den Erfolg. Weiter präsentieren wir ein Modell zur Erklärung von Prozessdesign sowie -auswirkungen.
About the author
Prof. Dr. Stefan Koch is Professor and Chair at Bogazici University. His research interests include user innovation, the open source development model, the evaluation of costs and benefits from information systems, and ERP systems. He has published over 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal on Open Source Software & Processes.
Address: Department of Management, Bogazici University, 34342 Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey, e-mail: stefan.koch@boun.edu.tr
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