Tool and guidelines support for Capability Maturity Model's software subcontract management

Abstract

Currently, software development organizations implement the software subcontract strategy as a solution to concentrate their core competencies. In order to produce quality project outcome, they should perform the efficient methodology to manage software subcontract process. Software subcontract management (SSM) is a Key Process Area (KPA) in Level 2 of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM). This research proposes a prototype of software subcontract management system for advocating software subcontract activities according to CMM Key Practices by considering the main procedures. A management guidance is also proposed in this research.