A Description of the Systems Engineering Capability Maturity Model Appraisal Method Version 1.1.

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to summarize the major elements of the Systems Engineering Capability Maturity Model (SE-CMM) appraisal method (SAM). SAM is a method for using the SE-CMM to benchmark, or otherwise appraise, the process capability of an organization's or enterprises systems engineering function. The SE-CMM itself is described in SECMM-94-O4ICMU/SEI-96-HB-004 (SECMM). This document describes each step of an SE-CMM appraisal and provides guidance for the preparation and conduct of an appraisal. It also contains background and context information about the appraisal method.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310235

Entities

People

  • C. Wells
  • D. Kuhn
  • J. Armitage
  • K. Cusick
  • S. Garcia

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

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  • Human Systems

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  • Accuracy
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Configuration Management
  • Contractors
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Lessons Learned
  • Manufacturing
  • Organizational Structure
  • Product Development
  • Reliability
  • Software Development
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering
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  • Computer science

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  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Software Engineering.