Software Engineering: Project Management – Teams and Tools

Practice flashcards covering key concepts and models in software engineering project management.

What is a benefit of creating a software engineering team?

Teams allow experts to focus on software production activities, resulting in quicker project delivery.

What factors affect the effectiveness of a software engineering team?

Management effectiveness, team skills (hard and soft), personality traits, and team motivation.

Name one motivational model used in software engineering.

Maslow's Theoretical Model.

What is the basis of the Maslow Theoretical Model?

Humans have a variety of needs captured in a pyramid, starting from basic physiological needs to self-actualization at the top.

What is the maximum recommended team size for effective communication?

A team should have a maximum of 8 members.

What is Theory Y in management?

Managers believe that people genuinely want to achieve something and aim to develop employees' potential.

What role does Rensis Likert's model emphasize for employee motivation?

Participation in decision making.

What does step-wise refinement involve in software engineering?

Breaking down a problem into simpler subcomponent problems for easier processing.

What do CASE tools assist with in software development?

They assist in one aspect of the production of software and support a set of related activities, but do not fully automate the process.

What is the significance of performance reviews in motivation?

When used correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful motivational tool.