SEI Series in Software Engineering - 1.2: CMMI-ACQ

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CMMI-ACQ ® (Capability Maturity Model ® Integration for Acquisition) outlines best practices for effectively acquiring products and services. It offers a practical framework aimed at enhancing acquisition processes, addressing the increasing trend among businesses and governments to outsource rather than develop in-house. This definitive reference for the current CMMI for Acquisition (version 1.2) is modeled after CMMI ®, Second Edition, which focused on development. The book includes the complete CMMI-ACQ model along with tips, hints, cross-references, and author notes to aid in understanding and applying the acquisition process areas. Additionally, it features two chapters that illustrate the application of CMMI-ACQ in both industry (with a case study from General Motors) and government contexts. The book is structured into three parts. Part One introduces CMMI-ACQ within the broader CMMI context, covering essential concepts and relationships among process areas, as well as paths for adoption and use. It also addresses unique acquisition needs in government and shares industry experiences. Part Two details generic goals and practices, followed by twenty-two sections that explore each CMMI-ACQ process area, organized alphabetically for quick reference. Part Three offers valuable references, including additional resources on CMMI and CMMI-ACQ, acronym definitions, a glossary, and an index.