Q. List four reasons why it is difficult to improve software process.

Ans It is difficult to get better software process due to following reasons:

1. Lack of knowledge- several software developers aren't aware of best practices of industry. In fact best practices obtainable in literature aren't being used widespread in software development.

2. Not enough time-There is forever a shortage of time because upper management are always demanding more software of higher quality in minimum possible time. Unrealistic schedule occasionally leave insufficient time to do the essential project work.

3. Wrong motivations-The process enhancement initiatives are taken for wrong reasons like sometimes contractor is demanding achievement of CMM or occasionally senior management is directing the organization to achieve CMM without a clear explanations why improvement was needed and its benefits.

4. Insufficient commitments-The software enhancement fails due to lack of true commitment. Management sets no outlook from the development community regarding process improvement.