Master's thesis

Project Management

Salvika Bali
Abstract

The research aims to study the adoption of the Scrum framework in industries other than software development. The Scrum framework is among the most commonly used software development frameworks. Given its widespread adoption and growing application, other industries have also begun to adopt it. Therefore, the framework is now also used in construction, banking, operations, education, marketing, human …more

Abstract

The research aims to study the adoption of the Scrum framework in industries other than software development. The Scrum framework is among the most commonly used software development frameworks. Given its widespread adoption and growing application, other industries have also begun to adopt it. Therefore, the framework is now also used in construction, banking, operations, education, marketing, human …more

Keywords
Scrum framework agile software development implementation adoption benefits challenges.
Thesis description
The goal of the thesis is to analyse particular issue within project management, either as a case study in a company, or qualitative or quantitative study among larger sample of companies, or combination of both. Procedure and techniques used: The thesis will consist of two parts. Theoretical part will be devoted to introduction and discussion of concepts and methods that will be used in the practical part in order to achieve the goal of the thesis. In the practical part, these methods will be applied to a real MNE (case study) or qualitative/quantitative research will be conducted. Specifically, it will focus on a particular aspect of project management in organisations (e.g. risk management, PM tools etc.). Student is expected to define the problem and choose appropriate methods to reach the goal of the thesis, as well as to find a suitable company to cooperate with.
Administrative information
The thesis has been checked:
2/2/2021 20:43, Ing. Bc. Sylva Talpová, Ph.D., UČO 99992
Full text of thesis
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Language used
English English
Defence date
10/2/2021
The thesis was defended successfully

Supervisor

Ing. Bc. Sylva Talpová, Ph.D., UČO 99992
KPEM ESF MU

Reader

Ing. Petr Smutný, Ph.D., UČO 20527
KPEM ESF MU

Literature

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  • People in project management. Edited by Rodney Turner. Aldershot: Gower, 2003, xviii, 200. ISBN 0566085305.
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  • ORR, Alan D. Advanced project management : a complete guide to the key processes, models and techniques. London: Kogan Page, 2004, iv, 242. ISBN 0749449837.
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  • BILLINGHAM, Vicky. Project management : how to plan and deliver a successful project. 2nd edition. Wales: Studymates, 2017, 288 stran. ISBN 9781842853238.
Cite this text
Masaryk University Faculty of Economics and Administration
Programme
Economy and Management
Field of Study

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