Title :
A modular software process mini-assessment method
Author :
Wiegers, Karl E. ; Sturzenberger, Doris C.
Author_Institution :
Process Impact, Rochester, NY, USA
Abstract :
The article describes one approach for dealing with a common problem in software process assessment: some organizations want feedback on their processes, but they cannot devote three arduous weeks to an “official” CMM assessment. In the mini-assessment method presented, individual assessment components are selected to focus the investigation on specific concerns and to scope the effort to a level appropriate to the organization
Keywords :
software development management; software metrics; software process improvement; software quality; CMM assessment; capability maturity model; feedback; individual assessment components; modular software process mini-assessment method; software process assessment; Application software; Appraisal; Collaborative tools; Coordinate measuring machines; Investments; Meeting planning; Project management; Software engineering; Standards development; Time factors;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE