Electrical and Computer Engineering Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2017
Volume
92
Journal
Information and Software Technology
First Page
92
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1016/j.infsof.2017.07.011
Last Page
96
Abstract
Software is a field of rapid changes: the best technology today becomes obsolete in the near future. If we review the graduate attributes of any of the software engineering programs across the world, life-long learning is one of them. The social and psychological aspects of professional development is linked with rewards. In organizations, where people are provided with learning opportunities and there is a culture that rewards learning, people embrace changes easily. However, the software industry tends to be short-sighted and its primary focus is more on current project success; it usually ignores the capacity building of the individual or team. It is hoped that our software engineering colleagues will be motivated to conduct more research into the area of software psychology so as to understand more completely the possibilities for increased effectiveness and personal fulfillment among software engineers working alone and in teams.
Notes
10.1016/j.infsof.2017.07.011