A Description of the Systems Engineering Capability Maturity Model Appraisal Method Version 1.1
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This 1996 document summarizes the elements of the SE-CMM SAM, a method for using the SE-CMM to benchmark the process capability of an organization's systems engineering function.
Publisher
Software Engineering Institute
CMU/SEI Report Number
CMU/SEI-96-HB-004Abstract
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 enterprise's systems engineering function. The SE-CMM itself is described in CMU/SEI-96-HB-004. 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.