Human Factors Influencing Productivity in Software Development Teams: A Correlational Study in a Public Sector Organization

De-la-Cruz P.Vd.V.; Arango C.; Vega-Huerta H.; Maquen-Niño G.L.E.; Lázaro-Guillermo J.C.; Pantoja-Collantes J.; Mercado-Philco F.; López-Córdova F. · Ingenierie des Systemes d'Information (2026) · DOI: 10.18280/isi.310110

Resumen

Productivity in software development teams is influenced by a complex interaction of human, organizational, and social factors. Understanding these relationships is particularly important in public sector organizations, where software projects often operate under institutional constraints and resource limitations. This study investigates the influence of individual, group, and organizational factors on the productivity of software development teams within a public sector institution in Peru. A quantitative and correlational research design was employed, using survey data collected from 46 software developers working in an information systems development unit. The measurement instrument assessed multiple dimensions of productivity-related factors, including job satisfaction, motivation, technical competencies, team cohesion, organizational climate, and leadership. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.892), indicating strong internal consistency. Factor validity was assessed using the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) measure and Bartlett’s test of sphericity, confirming the adequacy of the data for factor analysis. Statistical analysis included Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and canonical correlation analysis. The results reveal that organizational factors exert the strongest influence on team productivity (R2= 0.564, p < 0.001), followed by individual factors (R2 = 0.510, p < 0.001), while group factors show a comparatively weaker effect (R2= 0.276, p = 0.001). The canonical correlation coefficient (0.714) further confirms a strong multivariate relationship among the studied dimensions. These findings highlight the central role of leadership, organizational climate, and talent management in enhancing productivity within software development teams. The study provides empirical insights that can support more effective organizational strategies for improving performance in public-sector software development environments. Copyright:

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo; Universidad Nacional Intercultural de la Amazonia