A performed process that is planned and executed in accordance with policy; employs skilled people having adequate resources to produce controlled outputs; involves relevant stakeholders; is monitored, controlled, and reviewed; and is evaluated for
adherence to its process description. (See also “performed process.”)
A person who provides technical and administrative direction and control to those who perform tasks or activities within the manager’s area of responsibility.
This term has a special meaning in the CMMI Product Suite besides its common standard English meaning. The traditional functions of a manager include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling work within an area of responsibility.
Degree of process improvement across a predefined set of process areas in which all goals in the set are attained. (See also “capability level” and “process area.”)
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Variable to which a value is assigned as a result of measurement. (See also “base measure,” “derived measure,” and “measurement.”)
The definition of this term in CMMI is consistent with the definition of this term in ISO 15939.
A set of operations to determine the value of a measure. (See also “measure.”)
The definition of this term in CMMI is consistent with the definition of this term in ISO 15939.
A value determined by performing a measurement. (See also “measurement.”)
Binding document of understanding or agreement between two or more parties.
A memorandum of agreement is also known as a “memorandum of understanding.”
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