Study goals
To develop and evaluate a structured process to support the selection of software development teams in adaptive approach projects, considering technical, behavioral, and contractual criteria, focusing on improving procurement governance in dynamic organizational environments.
Relevance / originality
The study addresses a gap in the literature by proposing a specific model for hiring vendors in agile projects, promoting cultural alignment, contractual transparency, and risk reduction—factors often poorly structured in traditional procurement practices.
Methodology / approach
The research adopts the Design Science Research (DSR) method, based on a systematic literature review, a pilot case study, and a single case study conducted in a large financial institution, aiming at the development and evaluation of an applicable artifact.
Main results
The model proved effective in selecting vendors more aligned with agile principles, fostering improved collaboration between client and supplier, greater predictability in value delivery, structured decision-making processes, and the creation of a performance history.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study contributes to the literature on project and procurement management by integrating adaptive approach principles with vendor evaluation criteria, offering a prescriptive and replicable artifact, empirically validated through the methodological rigor of DSR.
Social / management contributions
The model supports the professionalization of procurement management by enabling more assertive decisions, improved delivery quality, and reduced rework, while strengthening contractual governance in organizations facing challenges in uncertain project environments.