Requirements Engineering for Software and Systems, 4th Edition

Chpater 10 Requirements Management

DOI: 10.1201/9781003129509-10

Introduction

Requirements management involves identifying, documenting, and tracking system requirements from inception through delivery. Inherent in this definition is the understanding of the true meaning of the requirements and the management of customer (and stakeholder) expectations throughout the system’s lifecycle. A solid requirements management process is the key to a successful project.

Hull et al. (2011) suggest that there are five main challenges to requirements management. The first is that very few organizations have a well-defined requirements management process, and thus, few people in those organizations have requirements management experience. The second challenge ...