Requirements Volatility in Multicultural Situational Contexts

Siakas, Errikos; Rahanu, Harjinder; Georgiadou, Elli; Siakas, Kerstin V.

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-15559-8_45

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“…Inconsistency, on the other hand, refers to contradictions or conflicts between different requirements or within the same requirement specification. Ambiguity and inconsistency in requirements can arise due to various factors, including vague language, implicit assumptions, and conflicting stakeholder perspectives (Siakas et al, 2022). Natural language, which is commonly used to express requirements, is inherently prone to ambiguity, as words and phrases may have different meanings depending on context.…”

Section: Traditional Challenges In Requirements Elicitationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancements and innovations in requirements elicitation: Developing a comprehensive conceptual model

Oladapo Adeboye Popoola,

Henry Ejiga Adama,

Chukwuekem David Okeke

et al. 2024

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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Requirements elicitation is a crucial phase in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that stakeholders' needs are understood and translated into system specifications. Traditional methods often face challenges such as ambiguity, inconsistency, and evolving requirements, leading to project delays and cost overruns. This review proposes a conceptual model that integrates advancements and innovations in requirements elicitation to address these challenges comprehensively. The proposed model leverages various techniques, including but not limited to, natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), and human-computer interaction (HCI), to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of requirements elicitation. NLP techniques enable automated analysis of textual requirements documents, extracting key information and identifying implicit requirements. ML algorithms facilitate the prediction of potential changes in requirements based on historical data and project context, enabling proactive management of evolving requirements. Moreover, the integration of HCI principles in the requirements elicitation process enhances stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Interactive interfaces and visualization tools enable stakeholders to provide feedback in real-time, fostering a more iterative and participatory approach to requirement gathering. Additionally, techniques such as prototyping and simulation facilitate early validation of requirements, reducing the risk of misinterpretation and ensuring alignment with stakeholders' expectations. Furthermore, the proposed model emphasizes the importance of context-awareness in requirements elicitation. By considering the organizational, cultural, and environmental context of a project, the model adapts its elicitation strategies and techniques to suit specific needs and constraints. Context-awareness also enables the identification of implicit requirements that may not be explicitly stated but are crucial for the success of the system. The model also addresses the challenge of managing conflicting requirements by introducing a systematic approach to requirements prioritization and negotiation. By employing multi-criteria decision-making techniques, stakeholders can collaboratively prioritize requirements based on their importance, feasibility, and impact on project objectives. Conflict resolution mechanisms facilitate consensus-building and trade-off analysis, ensuring that the final set of requirements reflects the collective interests of all stakeholders. Additionally, the proposed model emphasizes the iterative nature of requirements elicitation, advocating for continuous refinement and validation of requirements throughout the development lifecycle. Feedback loops enable stakeholders to review and revise requirements based on evolving needs and changing circumstances, thereby enhancing the adaptability and resilience of the system. The conceptual model presented in this review represents a holistic approach to requirements elicitation, leveraging advancements and innovations in technology, human interaction, and context-awareness. By integrating these elements, the model aims to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction in the requirements elicitation process, ultimately contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality software systems.

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Section: Traditional Challenges In Requirements Elicitationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancements and innovations in requirements elicitation: Developing a comprehensive conceptual model

Oladapo Adeboye Popoola,

Henry Ejiga Adama,

Chukwuekem David Okeke

et al. 2024

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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“…We maintain that an optimal requirements elicitation process is dependent on the situational characteristics of individual development settings. The nature of the system under development, the requirements volatility (Siakas et al 2022), as well as cultural characteristics of both the requirements engineers and the customers / users should be understood and managed. This study was motivated by the fact that today multiculturality is the norm and very little previous work has been carried out regarding how culture influences multicultural requirements elicitation.…”

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“…iii) Our research over 20 years focused on cultural and organizational diversity (Siakas et al 2022;2021;2018a;2018b;2005a;2005b2003;Rahanu et al 2017: Siakas andSiakas 2015;Siakas and Balstrup 2006;Siakas and Georgiadou 2003;Siakas 2002).…”

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Overcoming Obstacles in Global Requirements Elicitation: A Multicultural Perspective

Siakas,

Georgiadou,

Rahanu

et al. 2024

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Nowadays, multiculturality is the norm. No country or organization is monocultural. Little previous work has been carried out specifically on how culture influences multicultural requirements elicitation. In this paper we look at the importance of culture with the aim of increasing understanding of the role of cultural differences in differences in multicultural requirements elicitation. This paper starts with a literature review demonstrating the importance of raising awareness and understanding of cultural diversity which often causes conflict and mistrust which can lead to failure of any project. The ultimate aim is the improvement of the whole systems development process as well as the resulting products and services. We present the development and validation of the Multicultural Requirements Elicitation [McRE) framework which helps prevent or at least minimize prejudice, conflicts, misunderstandings and misinterpretations arising from cultural differences. McRE is an instrument for carrying out processes, defining the purpose of these processes and the methods that must be used, as well practical suggestions for raising awareness of cultural diversity and reflecting on unconscious bias. Additionally, McRE suggests relevant training and learning. Finally, it advocates prevention and mitigation actions. The rationale and results from the validation of the framework by experts from industry and academia are presented. The validation provided strong indications that the McRE framework is both necessary and suitable for multicultural requirements elicitation in the software development process but also in other domains.

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