Investigate and analyse the effect of applying CMMI practices/processes in an Agile environment in terms of business performance improvement and the limitations/restrictions of using both, and write a research report of approximately 2500-3000 words (excluding references). In doing so, students should investigate the following quote from a Technical Report published by SEI (Software Engineering Institute) and in light of the quote, write the report on the effect of CMMI in conjunction with one of the agile methods [Select one from the list below].." (Glazer, Dalton, Anderson, Konrad & Shrum, 2008)
The method (only one) to be chosen from:
- Scrum
- LSD (Lean Software Development)
- RUP (Rational Unified Process)
Review current literature on the particular methods/models [CMMI and the chosen agile method] and state facts, analysis and understanding from the current literature as well as the concepts and laws learned in this course.
The point of the exercise is to highlight an investigation that is currently being considered in the area of Software Engineering practices in organisations. Your research should be well supported with references from respected sources. You should include academic journals, books, theses, trade magazines and well-respected sources of related Internet material as you find is relevant. The report should be written according to the APA style guide.
Use APA style
Answer the following research question posed on page 286 of the textbook:
"How can experiments and case studies be conducted more easily in an industrial setting answering key questions relevant to a specific organization? This would help to avoid the not-applicable-here (NAH) syndrome."