Taxonomy of technological risks of open source software in the enterprise adoption context
Journal
Information & Computer Security
ISSN
2056-4961
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2015-10-15
Author(s)
Research Team
IWI3
Abstract
Purpose
- The purpose of this paper is to identify the technological risks in the context of open source software (OSS) and suggest an integrative OSS risk taxonomy.
Design/methodology/approach
- The authors conducted an extensive literature review followed by expert interviews and applied the method for taxonomy development.
Findings
- This research has identified an integrative OSS risk taxonomy composed of 8 categories with 51 risk items.
Originality/value
- This taxonomy is a very useful tool for practitioners during the decision-making process when evaluating, assessing and calculating risks related to OSS adoption. Moreover, researchers can use it as a starting point for future studies to better understand the OSS phenomenon.
- The purpose of this paper is to identify the technological risks in the context of open source software (OSS) and suggest an integrative OSS risk taxonomy.
Design/methodology/approach
- The authors conducted an extensive literature review followed by expert interviews and applied the method for taxonomy development.
Findings
- This research has identified an integrative OSS risk taxonomy composed of 8 categories with 51 risk items.
Originality/value
- This taxonomy is a very useful tool for practitioners during the decision-making process when evaluating, assessing and calculating risks related to OSS adoption. Moreover, researchers can use it as a starting point for future studies to better understand the OSS phenomenon.
Language
English
Keywords
Organizational decision making
Risk
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Business Innovation
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Emerald
Publisher place
Bingley
Volume
23
Number
5
Start page
570
End page
583
Pages
14
Subject(s)
Eprints ID
245189