• Reji K Kollinal

Outsourcing software development brings risks like communication barriers and quality issues. This study examines how Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools mitigate these risks, based on a survey of senior executives in Kochi, Kerala. Findings indicate that CASE tools enhance communication, collaboration, quality assurance, project management, documentation, security, and change management. However, challenges include high costs, tool complexity, integration issues, resistance to change, and added overhead. Recommendations include investing in training, improving integration, enhancing usability, and collecting user feedback. Addressing these challenges can maximize the benefits of CASE tools, leading to successful outsourcing outcomes.

CASE, Software Engineering, risk, outsourcing, automation

"The Role of CASE Tools in Mitigating Risks in Outsourcing Environments: An Empirical Study ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 5, page no.428-434, May 2016, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701B61.pdf

"The Role of CASE Tools in Mitigating Risks in Outsourcing Environments: An Empirical Study ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 5, page no. pp428-434, May 2016, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701B61.pdf