Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement: 17th European Conference, EuroSPI 2010, Grenoble, France, September 1-3, 2010, Proceedings

by Riel, Andreas; O'Connor, Rory; Tichkiewitch, Serge; Messnarz, Richard

• ISBN13: 9783642156656
• ISBN10: 3642156657
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-15
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc

Summary

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th EuroSPI conference in Grenoble, France, during September 1-3.The 18 revised full papers presented together with 8 key notes were carefully reviewed and selected. They are organized in topical sections on SPI Tools, SPI Methods, SPI in SMEs, SPI and Economic Aspects as well as Future of SPI. This textbook is intended for the use by SPI (Software Process Improvement) managers and researchers, quality managers, and experienced project and research managers.

Table of Contents

A Framework for Process Improvement in Software Product Management	p. 1
Graphical Technique to Support the Teaching/Learning Process of Software Process Reference Models	p. 13
Harnessing ISO/IEC 12207 to Examine the Extent of SPI Activity in an Organisation	p. 25
Team SPICE: A SPICE-Based Teamwork Assessment Model	p. 37
MATURE: A Model Driven bAsed Tool to Automatically Generate a Language that Supports CMMI Process Areas spEcification	p. 48
Requirement Changes and Project Success: The Moderating Effects of Agile Approaches in System Engineering Projects	p. 60
Software Process Improvement Initiatives Based on Quality Assurance Strategies: A QATAM Pilot Application	p. 71
Improving Video Game Development: Facilitating Heterogeneous Team Collaboration through Flexible Software Processes	p. 83
Improving IT Service Management Processes: A Case Study on IT Service Support	p. 95
Approach to Identify Internal Best Practices in a Software Organization	p. 107
Which Process Model Practices Support Project Success?	p. 119
How to Improve Process Models for Better ISO/IEC 15504 Process Assessment	p. 130
The Tutelkan SPI Framework for Small Settings: A Methodology Transfer Vehicle	p. 142
Understanding the Perception of Very Small Software Companies towards the Adoption of Process Standards	p. 153
Software Engineering Support Activities for Very Small Entities	p. 165
Improving Software Development Process through Economic Mechanism Design	p. 177
Impact of Growing Business on Software Processes	p. 189
The Rosetta Stone Methodology - A Benefits-Driven Approach to SPI	p. 201
SPICE Level 3 - Experience with Using E-Learning to Coach the Use of Standard System Design Best Practices in Projects	p. 213
Mjølner's Software Process Improvement: A Discussion and Strengthening Using the SPI Manifesto	p. 222
Integrated Design - A Set of Competences and Skills Required by Systems and Product Architects	p. 233
Agility Meets Systems Engineering: A Catalogue of Success Factors from Industry Practice	p. 245
How Green Is Your Black Belt?	p. 257
Exploring Managerial Commitment towards SPI in Small and Very Small Enterprises	p. 268
Implementation of Software Process Improvement through TSPi in Very Small Enterprises	p. 280
Application of ISO/IEC 15504 in Very Small Enterprises	p. 290
Author Index	p. 303
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