QUESTION $1$

A mid$-$sized software development company, SoftDev Inc., embarked on a project to develop a new customer relationship management $($CRM$)$ system for a major client. The project aimed to deliver a high$-$quality, user$-$friendly CRM system within a tight six$-$month timeline. Despite detailed planning, the project faced numerous quality issues, including software bugs, user interface design flaws, and inadequate user documentation. The project team struggled with maintaining quality standards while adhering to the schedule.

QUESTION $1(30$ Marks$)$

Examine the factors that contributed to the quality issues faced by SoftDev Inc. during the development of their new customer relationship management $($CRM$)$ system. How could the company have better managed these factors to ensure a successful project outcome?