PRISMS: an approach to software process improvement for small to medium enterprises

Allen, Paul; Ramachandran, Muthu; Abushama, Hisham

doi:10.1109/qsic.2003.1319105

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“…For effective SPI, small organizations should focus on employee involvement and the exploration of new knowledge (Dybå 2003). The process model PRISMS has been suggested as a guide for SPI in SMEs (Allen et al 2003), and a Web-based tool is available for managing SPI in small enterprises Software Qual J (García et al 2012). Pino et al (2008) performed a systematic literature review regarding SPI implementation efforts in SMEs and related issues.…”

Section: Spi In Software Smesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Software SMEs’ unofficial readiness for CMMI®-based software process improvement

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The goal of software process improvement (SPI) is to improve software processes and produce high-quality software, but the results of SPI efforts in small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that develop software have been unsatisfactory. The objective of this study is to support the prolific and successful CMMI-based implementation of SPI in SMEs by presenting the facts related to the unofficial adoption of CMMI level 2 process area-specific practices by software SMEs. Two questionnaire surveys were performed, and 42 questionnaires were selected for data analysis. The questionnaires were filled out by experts from 42 non-CMMI-certified software SMEs based in Malaysia and Pakistan. In the case of each process area of CMMI level 2, the respondents were asked to choose from three categories, namely 'below 50 %,' '50-75 %,' and 'above 75 %'. The percentages indicated the extent to which process area-specific practices are routinely followed in the respondents' respective organizations. To deal with differing standards for defining SMEs, the notion of the common range standard has been introduced. The results of the study show that a large segment of software development SMEs informally follows the specific practices of CMMI level 2 process areas and thus has true potential for rapid and effective CMMI-based SPI. The results further indicate that, in the case of four process areas of CMMI level 2, there are statistically significant differences between the readiness of small and medium software enterprises to adopt the specific practices of those process areas, and between trends on their part to do so unofficially. The findings, manifesting various degrees of unofficial readiness for CMMI-based SPI among SMEs, can be used to define criteria for the selection of SMEs that would be included in SPI initiatives funded by relevant authorities. In the interests of developing fruitful CMMI-based SPI and to enhance the success rate of CMMI-based SPI initiatives, the study suggests that 'ready' or 'potential' SMEs should be given priority for SPI initiatives.

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Section: Spi In Software Smesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Allen et al [52] describe a process model called process improvement for small to medium software enterprises (PRISMS) suitable for SPI in small to medium organizations. Key features of the PRISMS process are 'explicitly relating improvement goals to business goals, which are used to choose and prioritize key process areas for improvement; the use of a simplified and tailorable assessment method based on CMM; the definition and use of metrics from the outset; and mechanisms to encourage maximum transparency in the process and participation by all stakeholders' [52]. Pettersson et al [53] present improvement framework utilizing lightweight assessment and improvement planning, a step-by-step guide to lightweight process assessment and improvement aimed at practitioners undertaking SPI initiatives.…”

Section: Quality Models For Small Organizationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Lean quality improvement model for quality practices in software industry in Pakistan

Shah

Shamail

Akhtar

2015

J Software Evolu Process

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Implementation of quality and achieving quality culture in small and medium software houses (SMSH) have been a subject of discussion among the industry. The existing software process improvement frameworks are too heavy for SMSH. There is a need of lean quality models that will help SMSH in establishing quality culture with minimal effort and resources. The objective of this research study is to map the environment and culture of SMSH in Pakistan towards quality improvement and process improvement by implementing total quality management philosophy. A lean quality improvement model (LQIM) consisting of four quality constructs and 10 quality practices has been proposed. The LQIM is validated using good fit indices in structural equation modeling. At the end, implementation of the proposed LQIM is explained using the Deming's philosophy of plan, do, check, act cycle for continuous process improvement. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…On the other way, there has been developed as result of research works models [9][17], methodologies [16], approaches [18][19] [20], methods [12], projects [21], frameworks [22] among others which pretend to help SMEs in the implementation of SPI initiatives.…”

Section: Software Process Improvement In Smesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Expected Requirements in Support Tools for Software Process Improvement in SMEs

Muñoz

Mejía

Calvo-Manzano

et al. 2012

2012 IEEE Ninth Electronics, Robotics and Automotive Mechanics Conference

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Nowadays being competitive is an important challenge for software development organizations. In order to achieve this, since last years, software process improvement has been an obvious and logical way. Unfortunately, even when many organizations are motivated to implement software process initiatives, not all know how best to do so, especially in Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) where due to its especial features, they have to be carefully in how to manage its resources to assure their market survival. Besides, even when there has been developed models which pretend to helps SMEs in the implementation of software process improvements, one of the main barrier that stopping SME's to implement software process improvements are the lack of knowledge and support of software process improvement. This paper presents an analysis of software process improvement at SMEs focusing on identifying on the one hand, SMEs features and success factors in the implementation of SPI initiatives. On the other hand, the expected requirements in a software tool focus on providing support for SMEs in the implementation of software process improvements initiatives (SPI).

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PRISMS: an approach to software process improvement for small to medium enterprises

Cited by 28 publications

References 5 publications

Software SMEs’ unofficial readiness for CMMI®-based software process improvement

Software SMEs’ unofficial readiness for CMMI®-based software process improvement

Lean quality improvement model for quality practices in software industry in Pakistan

Expected Requirements in Support Tools for Software Process Improvement in SMEs

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