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Software Testing and Quality Assurance

Figure 13.1 depicts the organizational structure for a small project, it is noticed
that test team always reports to the development manager.

Figure 13.1: Organizational Structure for a Small
Project

Figure 13.1 shows an organizational structure used frequently by small project teams. As per this figure,
the test group always reports to the Development Manager, the person managing the work of the
programmers.
The main aim of the development manager is to motivate the team to develop software. At times the
software process can come across small hindrances when bugs are reported by testers. In spite of many
negatives, this structure works efficiently, if the development manager is experienced and is conscious
that his/her aim is not only to motivate the team to create software, but also to create quality software
without any bugs. In the presence of such managers, testers will be valued equal to the programmers.
The above structure is said to be ideal for flow of communication. If there are minimal layers of
management, then the testers and programmers can work together efficiently.

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