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Most Enthusiastic Agile Adopters

publish date: 2026/06/04 20:51:44.017046 UTC

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Which type of organisation is identified as among the most enthusiastic adopters of agile methods, and why?

Small software companies that develop software products — they are not constrained by organisational bureaucracies or process standards and can change quickly to adopt new ideas

Government agencies, because they have the most to gain from faster delivery

Large multinational corporations, because they have the resources to implement agile at scale

Academic institutions, because they have freedom to experiment with new methods

Correct Answer

Small software companies that develop software products — they are not constrained by organisational bureaucracies or process standards and can change quickly to adopt new ideas

Explanation

Small software companies that develop software products have been among the most enthusiastic adopters of agile methods. These companies are not constrained by organisational bureaucracies or process standards and they can change quickly to adopt new ideas.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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