Notwithstanding the relevance of maturity assessments in practice, Information Systems (IS) research has – despite exceptions – yet rarely endeavoured into reflecting and developing theoretically sound maturity models. This paper reports a literature review on maturity models in the IS domain. Specifically, it explores what type of research on maturity models has been undertaken (retrospection)...

Software process improvement (SPI) has emerged as a critical area for organizations involved in software development. There is now considerable evidence that SPI can provide substantial gains in quality, productivity, and cycle time. Currently, most organizations that embark upon a SPI program tend to use a framework like the Capability Maturity Model for their process improvement. In this arti...

One of the main problems with software engineering is due to the difficulties in evaluating and improving our software processes, especially in the light of the fact that reuse depends on a process which supports it. Generally used approaches to the evaluation and improvement of software processes are based on CMM, for example. In this paper we present a technique to improve software processes ...

This paper discusses the approach used by TRW for technology transfer, both internally and externally. The approach is based on the definition of Technology Change Management activities, as specified in the Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model (CMM). The discussion will focus on TRW’s approach and techniques used, as well as lessons learned in implementation. This approach...

Background: Software Process Improvement (SPI) is intended to improve software engineering, but can only be effective if used. To improve SPI’s uptake, we should understand why organizations adopt SPI. CMM-based SPI approaches are widely known and studied. Objective: We investigated why organizations adopt CMM-based SPI approaches, and how these motivations relate to organizations’ size. Method...

This paper presents a method for deriving the budget of performance engineering with a business-related risk analysis. The budget determines the choice of concrete methods. Furthermore a model is presented, which evaluates the maturity of the performance engineering process, which leans against the capability maturity model of the software engineering institute.

Nowadays in China, there is a huge gap between the capability of newly graduate students and that required by software industry, which caused a severe supply-demand contradiction between universities and software industry. To solve this problem, this paper proposed a novel practice capability maturity model for software talent cultivation (STP-CMM). It consists of four levels: Awareness Level, ...

This conceptual paper in sustainable business research introduces a business sustainability maturity model as an innovative solution to support companies move towards sustainable development. Such model offers the possibility for each firm to individually assess its position regarding five sustainability maturity levels and, as a consequence, build a tailored as well as a common strategy along ...

It is a challenge for small and very small organizations to adopt software process improvement models and the associated assessment methods to improve their software process. A number of customized assessment methods based on SPI models, such as CMM/CMMI and ISO 15504, have been proposed to fit the needs of such organizations. To help them select an assessment method relevant to their needs, th...

We frequently talk about the “quagmire” of process models and standards: ISO 9001, Software CMM, CMMI, ISO 12207, etc. There are valid reasons for the diversity of models and standards imposed on our software development and maintenance processes, just as there is a legitimate concern that a high overhead is imposed by customers and markets that require multiple models and standards as a condit...