Purpose
The purpose of Measurement and Analysis is to develop and sustain a measurement capability that is used to support management information needs.
Introductory Notes
The Measurement and Analysis process area involves the following:
· Specifying the objectives of measurement and analysis such that they are aligned with identified information needs and objectives
· Specifying the measures, data collection and storage mechanisms,analysis techniques, and reporting and feedback mechanisms
· Implementing the collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of the data
· Providing objective results that can be used in making informed decisions, and taking appropriate corrective actions
The integration of measurement and analysis activities into the processes of the project supports the following:
· Objective planning and estimating
· Tracking actual performance against established plans and objectives
· Identifying and resolving process-related issues
· Providing a basis for incorporating measurement into additional processes in the future
The staff required to implement a measurement capability may or may not be employed in a separate organization-wide program.Measurement capability may be integrated into individual projects or
other organizational functions (e.g., Quality Assurance). The initial focus for measurement activities is at the project level.However, a measurement capability may prove useful for addressing organization- and/or enterprise-wide information needs.
Projects may choose to store project-specific data and results in a project-specific repository. When data are shared more widely across projects, the data may reside in the organization’s measurement repository.
For Supplier Sourcing
Measurement and analysis of the product components provided by suppliers is essential for effective management of the quality and costs of the project. It may be possible, with careful management of supplier agreements, to provide insight into the data that support supplier-performance analysis.
Specific and Generic Goals
SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities
Measurement objectives and activities are aligned with identified information needs and objectives.
SG 2 Provide Measurement Results
Measurement results that address identified information needs and objectives are provided.
GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process
The process is institutionalized as a managed process.
(The following goal is not required for maturity level 2, but required for maturity level 3 and
above.)
GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process
The process is institutionalized as a defined process.
Practice-to-Goal Relationship Table
SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities
SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives
SP 1.2 Specify Measures
SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures
SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures
SG 2 Provide Measurement Results
SP 2.1 Collect Measurement Data
SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data
SP 2.3 Store Data and Results
SP 2.4 Communicate Results
GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process
GP 2.1 (CO 1) Establish an Organizational Policy
GP 2.2 (AB 1) Plan the Process
GP 2.3 (AB 2) Provide Resources
GP 2.4 (AB 3) Assign Responsibility
GP 2.5 (AB 4) Train People
GP 2.6 (DI 1) Manage Configurations
GP 2.7 (DI 2) Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders
GP 2.8 (DI 3) Monitor and Control the Process
GP 2.9 (VE 1) Objectively Evaluate Adherence
GP 2.10 (VE 2) Review Status with Higher Level Management
(The following goal is not required and its practices are not expected for a maturity level 2 rating,
but are required and expected for a maturity level 3 rating and above.)
GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process
GP 3.1 Establish a Defined Process
GP 3.2 Collect Improvement Information
