| dc.contributor.advisor | Dr. Saadia Binte Alam | en_US |
| dc.contributor.author | Hafiz, Zinia | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-06T12:23:59Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-09-06T12:23:59Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-12-14 | |
| dc.identifier.other | ID 1822332 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1568 | |
| dc.description | This thesis is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science (M. SC.) in Software Engineering, 2025. | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study explores the challenges faced by Bangladeshi software Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in adopting ISO/IEC 26550 for Software Process Improvement (SPI). Data collected from 12 SMEs revealed uneven implementation across key process areas, with high familiarity in domain requirements (up to 95%) but limited engagement in testing and validation practices. To address these gaps, the study proposes a lightweight PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) framework tailored to the unique resource constraints of SMEs. Unlike traditional models such as CMMI or ISO/IEC 12207, the proposed approach emphasizes simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and role-based adaptability, making it more practical for SMEs in emerging economies. The framework supports scalable and gradual process improvement, enhances quality assurance, and facilitates stronger alignment with ISO/IEC 26550 in resource-limited environments. | en_US |
| dc.format.extent | 53 pages | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) | en_US |
| dc.rights | Theses submitted to Independent University, Bangladesh are protected by copyright.
They may be accessed for academic and research purposes; however, reproduction, distribution, or use of the material in any form requires prior written permission from the University. | |
| dc.subject | Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) | en_US |
| dc.subject | Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) | en_US |
| dc.subject | Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) | en_US |
| dc.title | A lightweight framework for implementing ISO/IEC 26550 in small and medium-sized software enterprises in Bangladesh | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| dc.contributor.department | Department of Computer Science & Engineering | |
