Software Vendor's Perspectives on Managing Open Source Software-Involved Endeavors

The book "Software Vendor's Perspectives on Managing Open Source Software-Involved Endeavors" offers a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by software vendors in the realm of open-source software. It addresses key management issues such as developer turnover, critical success factors for commercial projects, participation in communities, and the decision-making criteria for license selection. By combining quantitative and qualitative empirical analyses, the research questions are examined from various theoretical perspectives. The results of these studies are interpreted and translated into practical as well as academic implications, making the book a valuable resource for professionals and scholars in the fields of business and law.