CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement (CBA IPI): Method Description
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Publisher
Software Engineering Institute
CMU/SEI Report Number
CMU/SEI-96-TR-007DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
10.1184/R1/6572246.v1Abstract
This document is a high-level overview of the CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement (CBA IPI) V1.1 assessment method. It provides a brief history of SEI appraisal methods, as well as establishing appraisals in the context of the IDEAL approach to software process improvement. CBA IPI is a diagnostics, enables, and encourages an organization's commitment to process improvement. The method helps an organization gain insight into its software development capability by identifying strengths and weaknesses of its current processes related to the Capability Maturity Model for Software V1.1. The method focuses on identifying software improvements that are organization's business goals and current maturity level. Brief descriptions of the method activities, roles, and responsibilities are provided. In addition, guidelines are provided for establishing resource requirements for conducting a CBA IPI. The SEI Appraiser Program is discussed, detailing the requirements for persons qualified to lead CBA IPIs.
Cite This Technical Report
Dunaway, D., & Masters, S. (1996, April 1). CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement (CBA IPI): Method Description. (Technical Report CMU/SEI-96-TR-007). Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6572246.v1.
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Dunaway, Donna, and Steve Masters. "CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement (CBA IPI): Method Description." (CMU/SEI-96-TR-007). Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library. Software Engineering Institute, April 1, 1996. https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6572246.v1.
D. Dunaway, and S. Masters, "CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement (CBA IPI): Method Description," Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library. Software Engineering Institute, Technical Report CMU/SEI-96-TR-007, 1-Apr-1996 [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6572246.v1. [Accessed: 16-Apr-2024].
Dunaway, Donna, and Steve Masters. "CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement (CBA IPI): Method Description." (Technical Report CMU/SEI-96-TR-007). Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library, Software Engineering Institute, 1 Apr. 1996. https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6572246.v1. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Dunaway, Donna; & Masters, Steve. CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement (CBA IPI): Method Description. CMU/SEI-96-TR-007. Software Engineering Institute. 1996. https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6572246.v1