1.2. Contributions

First, this study produces a well-defined dynamic contracting process model for a software developing company. This elaborated model gives new insight into the elements, interdependencies and governance structures included in the contracting process and the relationship development between cooperating companies. The software companies can compare their contractual situation with the model. This enables them to develop their own processes further to respond to the present-day requirements. Secondly, the study specifies and introduces three different contracting networks for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), tailored, and Modified-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) business modes of software developing companies.