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Effects of technological change on the skills and competencies of software development professionals: a case study on the transition from ABAP to JAVA

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  • Guido Capaldo
  • Pierluigi Rippa
  • Valerio Teta

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This paper deals with the organisational implications related to the adoption of new technologies in software development activities. Transition from traditional heavyweight approach, based on a carefully documented planning of the activities, to agile approach, based on object-oriented activities, requires process reengineering in software development. This case study outlines the need to develop a new professional area, software design and a new professional role, the designer. The strategy adopted by the firm under the investigation in the framework of this case study shows how top management reacted to this stage of transition and how the need for a new role was met.

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  • Guido Capaldo & Pierluigi Rippa & Valerio Teta, 2008. "Effects of technological change on the skills and competencies of software development professionals: a case study on the transition from ABAP to JAVA," International Journal of Information Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 7(4), pages 440-451.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijitma:v:7:y:2008:i:4:p:440-451
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    1. Greco, Marco & Cricelli, Livio & Grimaldi, Michele, 2013. "A strategic management framework of tangible and intangible assets," European Management Journal, Elsevier, vol. 31(1), pages 55-66.

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