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Agile vs. Traditional Project Management: Measuring the Impact on Job Satisfaction in Organizations in Aruba
Besaril, Nayeli
Besaril, Nayeli
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Keyword
Agile
Traditional
Scrum
Employee
Job
Satisfaction
Work Environment
Project Management
Traditional
Scrum
Employee
Job
Satisfaction
Work Environment
Project Management
Location research
Aruba
Date
2025-09-08
License
Attribution 4.0 International
Publisher
University of Aruba
Language
en
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Abstract
This study aims to investigate how Agile and Traditional project management methodologies influence job satisfaction among employees in Aruba, focusing on three indicators: workload, teamwork, and work-life balance. While Agile has been widely studied internationally, little is known about its impact in the Aruban context, where organizations still predominantly use traditional methods. To address this gap, the research applied a qualitative approach based on ten semi-structured interviews with professionals working in Agile, Traditional, and Hybrid project environments. The findings reveal that Agile generally fosters higher job satisfaction through improved workload management, stronger collaboration, and greater flexibility, though stress can increase during critical phases such as go-lives. Traditional methodologies were valued for their structure and predictability, but their inflexibility sometimes lowered satisfaction.
Interestingly, several organizations combined Agile and Traditional practices, creating Hybrid approaches that balanced flexibility with stability. The study concludes that there is no one-size-fits-all methodology. Job satisfaction is best supported when organizations select or combine approaches in alignment with project requirements, and organizational culture. These insights provide valuable guidance for Aruban organizations seeking to improve project outcomes while supporting job satisfaction.
Citation
Besaril, N. (2025, September 8). Agile vs. Traditional Project Management: Measuring the Impact on Job Satisfaction in Organizations in Aruba. [Bachelor thesis, University of Aruba].