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14	14	= **Narrative Questions (from Concept Notes template)** =
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27	27	== What is your research question? (100) ==
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29	29	Most organizations considering OSS are unfamiliar with authentic open models of production, or how to assess the relative health of OSS communities. Decision makers lack resources to responsibly determine the reliability and sustainability of infrastructure which they depend upon. With such resources, “business readiness,” could be assessed while project success could be furthered.
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32	32	How do potential investors assess the readiness of open source software projects and the communities that support them: What characteristics and behaviours are most beneficial~-~-and are they present~-~-to ensure the successful formation and operation, as well as long term sustainability of open source communities of practice?
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40	40	== Why is this question important to answer? (200) ==
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45	45	One of the most important enablers for successful self-managed distributed community is information to support decision-making. When users of OSS digital infrastructure are able to act rationality in their own enlightened self-interest, they will ensure that the OSS community on which they are dependent is resourced and has the capacity to manage risk. When OSS digital infrastructure maintainers have information that will help inform plans and prioritize resource investment, the community will mature, become more dependable, and “business ready.”
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54	54	== What research method(s) will you use to answer this question? (200) ==
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61	61	Mixed methodology based on artifact reviews, surveys, and interviews supplemented by historiographical analysis of specific projects and corporate users.
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68	68	== What data or other resources will you use to answer this question? (200) ==