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HANDLING OF EXPLICIT UNCERTAINTY IN REQUIREMENTS CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2021

Iris Gräßler ,
Jens Pottebaum ,
Christian Oleff  and
Daniel Preuß
Iris Gräßler
Affiliation:
Paderborn University, Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Chair of Product Creation
Jens Pottebaum*
Affiliation:
Paderborn University, Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Chair of Product Creation
Christian Oleff
Affiliation:
Paderborn University, Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Chair of Product Creation
Daniel Preuß
Affiliation:
Paderborn University, Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Chair of Product Creation
*
Pottebaum, Jens, Paderborn University, Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Chair of Product Creation, Germany, jens.pottebaum@hni.upb.de

Abstract

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Innovation projects are characterized by numerous uncertainties. Typical concepts in development management like the application of safety coefficients imply limitations of the solution space. In contrast, explicit handling of uncertainties can support engineers in understanding the problem space and in utilising the full potential of the design space along iterative product development steps. As a result from literature analysis, there is a lack of a support for product development that addresses the specific problem of uncertainty and risk in the context of requirement changes. The aim of the contribution at hand is to enhance the efficient development of complex interdisciplinary systems by enabling uncertainty handling in requirements change management. Based on a classification of uncertainty types resulting in a descriptive model, risk management measures are identified to support requirements engineers. The proposed method includes identification & modelling, analysis, treatment and monitoring of risks and counter-measures. By applying this method, engineers are supported in adopting agile approaches and enabling flexible Requirements Engineering.

Keywords

RequirementsUncertaintyRisk managementUser centred design
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 1: ICED21 , August 2021 , pp. 1687 - 1696
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