Abstract:
In this paper we report on our ongoing research into Requirements Engineering practices in a large multi-site
software organization. The findings of a field study conducted at the company's site in Australia are presented first,
as insights into the current state-of-the-art in RE practice. Characteristic to this company is that the diverse
stakeholder groups are scattered along several geographical locations: USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and
Asia. An analysis of key areas that need improvement reveals that geographical and cultural difference may have an
impact on project communication and coordination, and knowledge management during Requirements Engineering.
Consequently, a more focused empirical investigation is proposed as the next step in our research, to identify the
impact of geographical distribution on the Requirements Engineering practices in this multi-site development
organization.
