A grounded theory study of software developers in technology startups in the Philippines
Date of Publication
2018
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor in Information Technology
Subject Categories
Computer Sciences | Databases and Information Systems | Software Engineering
College
College of Computer Studies
Department/Unit
Information Technology
Thesis Adviser
Raymund C. Sison
Defense Panel Chair
Merlin Teodosia C Suarez
Defense Panel Member
Rafael A. Cabredo
Nelson J. Celis
Ma. Regina Estuar
Abstract/Summary
The proliferation of technology startups has been globally recognized as an engine that promotes innovation and steers economic development. Despite its increasing value, it is also known that most startups fail. Among the innovative drivers in the development and success of startups are people. Thus, this study uncovered what constitute to the experiences of software developers in technology startups in the Philippines. In particular, this research explored those startups that develop web, mobile, and iOT products. Using the classic grounded theory method, it was discovered that the main concern of software developers in technology startups is performing their work dynamically amidst scarcity and pressure towards the attainment of goals, and to continually resolve this main concern, they follow a cyclical basic social process called versatilizing. The emerged theory has three core activities: ideating, roleing, and fulfilling. Fulfilling is further classified into two sub- activities: sustaining, which comes after roleing, and committing, which precede ideating. Each of these activities contains one or more strategies and techniques, which are presented as a process dimension or type dimension. This theory provides theoretical and practical implications, including its applicability to other contexts.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG007612
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer disc; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Computer software--Development--Philippines; New business enterprises--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Concepcion, M. S. (2018). A grounded theory study of software developers in technology startups in the Philippines. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_doctoral/547