The Study of Requirements Engineering in Global Software Development: As Challenging as Important

Abstract

The increasing globalization of software industry demands
\nan investigation of Requirements Engineering (RE) in multisite
\nsoftware development organizations. This paper advocates
\nthat the study of requirements engineering in geographically
\ndistributed software development is not only important but
\nchallenging at the same time.
\nA research agenda to develop a model of impact of distance
\non requirements engineering collaborative activities is
\nproposed. A field investigation of RE in a multi-site
\ndevelopment organization is described to illustrate th.e effects
\nof stakeholders' geographical distribution on requirements
\ncollaborative activities as well as specific challenges that
\ndistance placed in conducting this research itself.