3 research outputs found
Knowledge management in distributed software development: a systematic review
Software development is characterized as a knowledge intensive activity. Particularly, Distributed Software Development (DSD) is an approach that demands more attention for coordination and communication among members of distributed team, due to regional, cultural and infrastructure differences. Knowledge has being, increasingly, seen as the most important strategic resource in organizations. So, the management of this knowledge is critical to organizational success. Knowledge Management (KM) is a set of processes directed at creating, capturing, storing, sharing, apply, and reuse of knowledge, which are useful to decision making. The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic review carried out to identify the processes, techniques, methods, practices and/or tools adopted for Knowledge Management in Distributed Software Development. With this systematic review some interesting points for research were identified.WIS - X Workshop ingeniería de softwareRed de Universidades con Carreras en Informática (RedUNCI
Temporary career transition: a case study of the loan transfer process and experience in the English professional football environment
The current PhD explores loan transfers in English professional football as a
temporary transition. In sport, career termination has initially been prioritised, with
wider transitions gaining greater attention over time (see: Ivarsson et al., 2018; Taylor
and Ogilvie, 1994). However, little attention has been given to supporting and
preparing individuals for permanent and temporary transfers in football. This is
particularly important to explore given the introduction, yet lack of evaluation, of the
Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) in 2012, which intended to increase holistic
development and home grown talent development in England (Horrocks et al., 2016).
To address this research gap, this thesis adopts a qualitative case study, drawing on
interviews and document analysis, to gain in-depth insight to the experiences of an
elite, high quality sample of players and staff across a range of Premier League and
Championship clubs with regards to the loan process. The objectives of the research
were to: a) explore the role of the Loan Managers (LMs) and their responsibilities in
supporting loan players and processes; b) understand the perspectives of wider club
staff, LMs and players to explore the loan process as a novel temporary transition; and
c) develop recommendations regarding the LM role and broader loans process for
individuals, clubs and policy-makers. There were a range of significant insights and
novel contributions when addressing the objectives, including the lack of clarity for
LMs and their day to day responsibilities. Similarly, consideration of wider perspectives
allowed understanding of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) involvement as well as wider
support and decision-making processes surrounding loan processes. Additionally, the
current research recommends that professional football clubs ensure that a support
structure is provided for LMs, whereby National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and
organisations (e.g. Football Association; FA, English Premier League; EPL) could
provide more formal support networks across clubs and leagues to ensure that sharing
of best practice is in place. This may also help clubs and wider organisations place
greater value on the loan transfer process, especially in line with the EPPP’s
prioritisation of holistic development of homegrown talent, along with continued
developments implemented by Fédération Internationale de Football Association
(FIFA, 2022) regarding loan regulations