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Papers by Maha Shaikh

This paper outlines the phenomenon of Inner Source software development and places it in the cont... more This paper outlines the phenomenon of Inner Source software development and places it in the context of existing open source literature. Our study includes an analysis of multiple case studies of Inner Source in use in large scale global software development companies. The lessons learned from these case studies help us to contrast traditional open source principles with Inner Source principles, and we then gather these lessons, to create our preliminary framework, in order to make sense of when and how firms can adopt Inner Source. Our framework helps to make sense of the practical issues of adopting and managing Inner Source. We have highlighted the emerging trends in the Inner Source phenomenon and surrounding areas. Awareness of this may be of great benefit to researchers in the area and industrial practitioners.

To develop an integrated theoretical foundation for digital ecosystems research working within th... more To develop an integrated theoretical foundation for digital ecosystems research working within three domains -natural science, computer science and social science

Information Systems Research, 2016

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, 2012

Government Information Quarterly, 2015

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, 2011

This paper reflects the results of phase I of our study on the total cost of ownership (TCO) of o... more This paper reflects the results of phase I of our study on the total cost of ownership (TCO) of open source software adoption. Not only have we found TCO to be an intriguing issue but it is contentious, baffling and each company approaches it in a distinctive manner (and sometimes not at all). In effect it is a conundrum that needs unpacking before it can be explained and understood. Our paper discusses the components of TCO as total cost of ownership and total cost of acquisition (and besides). Using this broad dichotomy and its various components we then analyze our data to make sense of procurement decisions in relation to open source software in the public sector and private companies.

Our focus in this paper is to better understand how and why various governments in Europe are ado... more Our focus in this paper is to better understand how and why various governments in Europe are adopting, using and cocreating open source software. Our study involved in-depth interviews of key stakeholders from a number of European government agencies. The main findings lead us to understand and organize our analysis under four broad categories of criteria that motivated open source adoption. They include economic concerns, technical and development features, risk management, and innovation and strategic issues. The more interesting finding was how the idea of lower costs and total cost of ownership was used by the interviewees as a linking platform for their narrative and motivations. This helped us to redefine TCO so that it made sense in relation to open source software in the public sector. We conclude the paper with a number of insights and practical lessons that will help other public sector organizations make better decisions.

Technology Innovation Management Review, 2013

ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes, 2005

We assume that open source communities or collectives are somewhat organized, we also assume that... more We assume that open source communities or collectives are somewhat organized, we also assume that such collectives are capable of learning, and indeed do learn. However, it is far more difficult to say exactly where, when and how such learning occurs, or resulting (re-)organizing happens. Drawing on Clegg et al's [1] concept of learning and becoming this paper seeks to show, through a case study of the Linux discussion around version control software, how learning and organizing occur. The paper discusses the Linux community's engagement with BitKeeper and explains aspects of its adoption. In this we address version control software as not merely a collaborative, organizing vehicle but as a part of a generative duality.

Proceedings of the fifth workshop on Open source software engineering - 5-WOSSE, 2005

ABSTRACT We assume that open source communities or collectives are somewhat organized. we also as... more ABSTRACT We assume that open source communities or collectives are somewhat organized. we also assume that such collectives are capable of learning, and indeed do learn. However, it is far more difficult to say exactly where, when and how such learning occurs, or resulting (re-)organizing happens. Drawing on Clegg et al's [1] concept of learning and becoming this paper seeks to show, through a case study of the Linux discussion around version control software, how learning and organizing occur. The paper discusses the Linux community's engagement with BitKeeper and explains aspects of its adoption. In this we address version control software as not merely a collaborative, organizing vehicle but as a part of a generative duality.

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2013

Adopting and assimilating innovation in the Public Sector is a multi-faceted process that involve... more Adopting and assimilating innovation in the Public Sector is a multi-faceted process that involves a large and heterogeneous population of employees. As traditional vendor support is not ensured, managers need to implement strategies to champion OSS within their public organization. Individual factors and political machinations also play vital roles in this process. In this article, the authors present a comparison of management decisions and actions that have determined the success or failure of the OSS adoption process in five ...