Table 7

Skewness of Theme 4 practices

PracticesSkewnessInterpretationApproach focus
Rigid hierarchy−0.360SymmetricalHybrid
Tasks defined by PMs−0.456SymmetricalHybrid
Reduction of team autonomy−0.111SymmetricalHybrid
Customer exclusion0.297SymmetricalHybrid
Flat hierarchy0.269SymmetricalHybrid
Multi-disciplinary and self-organised team−0.430SymmetricalHybrid
Customer inclusion−0.292SymmetricalHybrid
PM exercises flexibility−0.559Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
Regular meetings with project participants−0.856Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
Meetings facilitate communication and decision-making−1.054Highly skewedIterative
Assignees determine task execution−0.910Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
Effort considers time and complexity−1.163Highly skewedIterative
High-risk tasks require additional testing time−0.971Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM drives customer collaboration−0.932Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM is problem-solver−0.539Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
Management approach focusses on encouragement−0.725Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM motivates team−0.935Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM plays supporting role−0.625Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM expects team autonomy−0.675Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM is unseen force that guides team−0.582Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM absence does not stall decision-making−0.532Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM encourages team−0.813Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM informs team about progress and changes−0.770Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
PM practises subtle authority−0.657Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
Team-customer collaborations−0.464Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative
Decisions are continuously adapted−1.028Highly skewedIterative
PM influences project decisions−0.579Moderately skewedHybrid  → Iterative

Source(s): Authors own creation

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