Question

Hutch Inc., a software company, uses an approach in which software developers and programmers interact directly with customers. The team asks the customers for their requirements, develops a sample, and sends it to them for feedback. The team continues production based on the feedback given by their clients. The firm spends less time on negotiating contracts and documenting processes. This scenario implies that Hutch is using which approach?

a. Total quality management
b. Downsizing
c. Agile
d. Outsourcing
e.Just-in-time

Answer 1

Answer: c. Agile

Explanation: The agile approach involves a technique for iterative and incremental development of software and it involves collaboration between teams. The team of programmers and software developers interacting directly with customers and developing samples based on their requirements, and adjusting those samples based on their feedback which results in lesser time spent on contract negotiation and documenting processes shows that Hutch Inc. is employing agile methods.