International Journal of Advances in Data and Information Systems
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): December 2025 - International Journal of Advances in Data and Information Syste

A Value-Driven Approach to Software Project Prioritization: Integrating AHP and Value-Focused Thinking in a Messaging Service Firm

Ningsih, Fauziah Firlita (Unknown)
Wasesa, Meditya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Dec 2025

Abstract

As requests for development projects grow, a real-life messaging service firm faces increasing challenges in objectively prioritizing initiatives due to limited developer capacity and a high number of concurrent projects. These issues have resulted in inefficient resource allocation, delayed timelines, and declining customer satisfaction, exacerbated by unclear and unstructured project selection methods. This study proposes an integrated decision-making framework that combines the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), stakeholder analysis, and Value-Focused Thinking (VFT) to address the firm’s prioritization challenges. AHP structures the decision criteria and evaluates project alternatives based on their relative importance, stakeholder analysis identifies key decision-makers and their influence, and VFT ensures alignment with organizational values and strategic goals. To uncover underlying issues and stakeholder expectations, the study employs Problem Tree Analysis, structured interviews, and questionnaires. Four typical sub-project alternatives—Custom Projects, New Features, Bug Fixing, and Optimization—are assessed against four criteria: Cost, Quality, Functionality, and Client Satisfaction. The study concludes with an implementation roadmap and actionable recommendations to improve the firm’s project selection and prioritization process.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJADIS

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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International Journal of Advances in Data and Information Systems (IJADIS) (e-ISSN: 2721-3056) is a peer-reviewed journal in the field of data science and information system that is published twice a year; scheduled in April and October. The journal is published for those who wish to share ...