What's Personality got to do with it? A Case Study on the Impact of Personality on Requirements Engineering-related Activities

This project was an exploratory case study with an 11-member software development team. We observed 28 team meetings, conducted follow-up interviews and analysed their personality profiles using the IPIP-NEO 120 assessment tool developed on the standard five-factor model of personality.

We uncovered the potential impact that each member’s characteristics could have on requirements engineering activities, and identified a set of strategies that may be helpful in overcoming any challenges that may arise.

Outcome: Guidance on how software teams can manage the impact of their members’ diverse personalities on requirements engineering.

Project Lead

Dr Dulaji Hidellaarachchi

Project Team

Prof John Grundy, Prof Rashina Hoda, Dr Ingo Mueller