Agile Methods Acceptance Model: Understanding Factors for Implementing Agile Methods in Pakistan

Abstract

Agile software development methods can deliver quality software yet it perceived that adoption and acceptance of agile methods by the consumers has been lower in Pakistan. However, this research study proposes an extended model of technology acceptance to understand the perception of the potential software practitioner teams towards adoption and acceptance of agile methods in software development. The theoretical research framework in this study incorporates determinants such as productivity, awareness of agile methods, and customer collaboration along with latent factors perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. It is intended that the systematic research framework of integrated factors would be supportive enough to adopt agile software development solutions in software industry of Pakistan.