Software Engineering

9.1.1 
Time is a valuable resource
When an organization embarks on a new software development effort, it is impera-
tive that it recognize that its scheduled delivery date is its primary ambition. It is 
not acceptable to squander its resources performing unnecessary or trivial tasks. 
Most enterprises place a large burden on development teams with excessive proce-
dures and bureaucracy that distract from the engineering effort. Many organizations 
favor financial accounting, legal, and administration practices over engineering 
aptitude. Engineering a quality product, while making the best use of enterprise 
resources, must be the goal. No amount of administrative oversight will contribute 
to achieving this end.

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