Electrical and Computer Engineering Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2017
Journal
ACM/IEEE 11th International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement (ESEM)
First Page
95
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=3200506
Last Page
104
Abstract
Considering the importance of software testing to the development of high quality and reliable software systems, this paper aims to investigate how can work-related factors influence the motivation of software testers. Method. We applied a questionnaire that was developed using a previous theory of motivation and satisfaction of software engineers to conduct a survey-based study to explore and understand how professional software testers perceive and value work-related factors that could influence their motivation at work. Results. With a sample of 80 software testers we observed that software testers are strongly motivated by variety of work, creative tasks, recognition for their work, and activities that allow them to acquire new knowledge, but in general the social impact of this activity has low influence on their motivation. Conclusion. This study discusses the difference of opinions among software testers, regarding work-related factors that could impact their motivation, which can be relevant for managers and leaders in software engineering practice.
Citation of this paper:
Santos R.E.S., Magalhaes C.V.C., Correia-Neto J.S., Silva F.Q.B., Capretz L.F., Souza R.E.C. Would You Like to Motivate Software Testers? Ask Them How, ACM/IEEE 11th International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement (ESEM), Toronto, Canada, pp. 95-104, DOI: 10.1109/ESEM.2017.16, IEEE Press, November 2017.
Notes
URL: http://delivery.acm.org/10.1145/3210000/3200506/p95-santos.pdf?ip=129.100.227.112&id=3200506&acc=ACTIVE%20SERVICE&key=FD0067F557510FFB%2E26B1F5E6B598D80D%2E4D4702B0C3E38B35%2E4D4702B0C3E38B35&__acm__=1544736158_eb8113f040a9e42161cc1dc1b958e8dd