Software Engineering

Table 14.2 
Project Success Factors
Project Success Factors
Description
Timeliness
Probability of completing the project within schedule 
constraints.
Cost reasonableness
Probability of completing the project within allocated 
resources (staffing, facilities, equipment, funding, etc.).
Level of confidence
Probability of avoiding risks and completing the project 
in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Stakeholder satisfaction
Compliance with stakeholders’ needs and expectations.
Architectural integrity
Compliance with architectural guidelines.
Architectural stability
Robustness of the product architecture to endure future 
changes and enhancements.
Value proposition
The perceived value of the product in delivering a return 
on investment in terms of product effectiveness versus 
acquisition (purchase price, training and education, 
operational costs) and support (customer and product 
support services) costs.

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