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7.
The Value of Patterns for an Organisation
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7a
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Could you give an estimate for your usage of patterns developed within your organisation against patterns from somewhere else (e.g. from books, conference papers)?
Choose one
Own 0% : other 100%
Own 20% : other 80%
Own 50% : other 50%
Own 80% : other 20%
Own 100% : other 0%
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7b
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(Yes) (No)
Do you openly discuss patterns of your organisation's domain with people external to your organisation?
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7c
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(Yes) (No)
Do you share patterns with other organisations?
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7d
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(Yes) (No)
A competitive advantage makes it possible to produce at lower costs or to differentiate yourself from your competitors by providing unique or superior value to the buyer. Do you consider the use of patterns as a competitive advantage?
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7e
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(Yes) (No)
Do you consider the pool of patterns specific to your organisation as a competitive advantage?
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7f
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(Yes) (No)
Did you conduct studies regarding potential savings by using patterns in your organisation?
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7g
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Do you expect a pattern-related market to emerge?
(Yes) (No)
No, not at all
Yes, a market for single patterns
Yes, a market for groups of related patterns
Yes, a market for software tools, that apply patterns
Yes, other
If you selected
Other
, please describe:
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