Three-quarters of Specialisterne's skilled applications testing staff are diagnosed with some kind of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Typically a handicap, ASD conveys abilities particularly satisfied to software testing and other highly repetitive jobs that need very high precision. This case describes a growing firm struggling with unique challenges as it implements a "social enterprise" business model; it describes the problems confronted by social entrepreneurs executing for-profit business models in realms generally populated by non-profits. The instance is also useful as an introduction to the business of software testing.
Three quarters of Specialisterne's expert software testing staff are diagnosed with some sort of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Generally a disability, ASD communicates other highly repetitive jobs that demand very high precision and gifts especially met to software testing.
PUBLICATION DATE: February 14, 2008 PRODUCT #: 609S07-PDF-SPA
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