Organization of Free and Open Source Software Projects: In-between the Community and Traditional Governance

ABSTRACT This work aimed to understand what community-based free software projects are and what governance characteristics (structure and control) differentiate them from traditional organizations, thus spurring further reflections on this business model. A literature review was conducted to outline the main perceptions on this topic, as well as qualitative exploratory research, involving documentary analysis and interviews with four Brazilian participants who work in the management of projects.. The exploratory research was a preliminary contact with the investigated field to make the arguments presented more reliable. Among the reflections, it is observed that even though it is possible to distinguish community-based free software projects from traditional organizations, a crucial factor not always considered are the transformations resulting from the development of these projects. It is necessary that the studies consider the context of functioning, as well as the changes and interorganizational relationships established by the projects over time. Considering these issues, it is believed that approximations between projects and traditional organizations can occur, even if community characteristics are maintained.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Ferraz,Isabela Neves, Santos Júnior,Carlos Denner dos
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Fucape Business School 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-23862021000300334
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