Factors that affect the use and acceptance of systems development methodologies by system developers

In this study fourteen factors affecting the use and acceptance of systems development methodologies by individual systems developers were investigated. The results show that relative advantage, compatibility and trialability of a systems development methodology, an individual’s experience in systems development and his/her experience in systems development methodologies, management support and peer developer support, and uncertainty about the continued existence of the IS department significantly influence the deployment of systems development methodologies