Maturity models (MM) have been used by different enterprise segments. However, while
many MM have been developed, few have been validated because of the lack of studies that …

The Capability Maturity Model for Software (CMM), developed by the Software Engineering
Institute, and the ISO 9000 series of standards, developed by the International Standards …

The construction sector is under growing pressure to increase productivity and improve
quality, most notably in reports by Latham (1994, Constructing the Team, HMSO, London) …

We identify top management leadership, a sophisticated management infrastructure,
process management efficacy, and stakeholder participation as important elements of a …

Outsourcing is now increasingly used as a competitive weapon in today's global economy.
The Outsourcing Handbook is a step-by-step guide to the whole outsourcing process. It …

The availability of high-quality software is critical for the effective use of information
technology in organizations. Research in software quality has focused largely on the …

Two different research fields work on the issue of software process: software process
modeling on one hand and software process evaluation and improvement on the other. In …

This paper contributes to an ongoing debate on the effects of bureaucratic rationalization on
relatively non-routine, knowledge-work activities. It focuses on the Software Engineering …

Many previous studies of data quality have focused on the realization and evaluation of both
data value quality and data service quality. These studies revealed that poor data value …

This conceptual paper in sustainable business research introduces a business sustainability
maturity model as an innovative solution to support companies move towards sustainable …