A Mapping Study on Software Process Self-Assessment Methods
Tha\'isa C. Lacerda, Christiane Gresse von Wangenheim, Jean C.R. Hauck

TL;DR
This study systematically reviews 33 software process self-assessment methods, analyzing their frameworks, validation status, and suitability for SMEs, aiding practitioners and researchers in selecting and understanding these methods.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive mapping and analysis of existing self-assessment methods, highlighting their commonalities, differences, and validation concerns.
Findings
Most methods are based on established models like CMMI or ISO/IEC 15504.
Many methods are tailored for SMEs with simplified processes.
A significant lack of validation information raises questions about their reliability.
Abstract
Assessing processes is one of the best ways for an organization to start a software process improvement program. An alternative for organizations seeking for lighter assessments methods is to perform self-assessments, which can be carried out by an organization to assess its own process. In this context, the question that arises is which software process self-assessment methods exist and which kind of support they provide? To answer this question, a mapping study on software process self-assessment methods was performed. As result, a total of 33 methods were identified and analyzed, synthesizing information on their measurement framework, process reference model and assessment process. We observed that most self-assessment methods are based on consolidated models, such as CMMI or ISO/IEC 15504 with a trend to develop self-assessment methods specifically for SMEs. In general, they use…
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TopicsSoftware Engineering Techniques and Practices · Software Engineering Research · Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Services
