5—Optimizing The process v/s CMMI level table is as shown below: Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Few stable processes exist or are used. | Documented & stable estimating, planning, & commitment processes are at the project level. | Integrated management & engineering processes are used across the organization. | Processes are quantitatively understood & stabilized. | Processes are continuously & systematically improved. | “Just do it” | Problems are recognized…
screen business comprises all creative and business related aspects and processes of film, television and new media content, from concept to production and finally distribution. A value chain model for the screen business consists of four major phases: development, pre-production, production, and post-production (Clevé, 2006). Whether it is a live action drama with actors, a documentary or animation,…
Mercury Astronauts The Mercury Seven were the group of seven tested astronauts that where picked by NASA on April 9, 1959. The mercury 7 were also referred to as the Original Seven or Astronaut Group 1 Project Mercury. These 7 astronauts were picked during the Cold War because of a contest for supremacy between the United States and the Soviet Union in the years following World War II. When the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik on October 4, 1957, tensions between the two superpowers rose, because…
Memo Date: December 29, 2014 To: David Brown, President From: Asim Mehboob, VP Information Technology Subject: Advisory Committee – System Development I am writing this memo regarding the discussion we had that number of legacy system still in place which cause issues when data from different sources need to be combined. As a result, a new integrated system should be developed, in order for the company to contribute in operations, improve financial reporting and increase productivity. As VP…
In 2010 the revenue was $11.6 billion. • There were 2 significant IT initiatives taken o The OTISLINE customer service center was implemented to provide 24x7 customer service. o The e*Logistics information transformation project was initiated to facilitate business process re-engineering that was taking place throughout the company. • The reason to take these initiatives was to become recognized leader in service excellence not only in elevator companies but worldwide…
to engage business management in selecting software for their individual areas, and/or agreeing to participate in the ERP implementation project. List and explain reasons why management would hesitate to become engaged in the IT process/project. Below are reasons Cisco hesitated to take on an ERP project: a) Fear of decentralization b) Fear of “mega-projects” that ERP implementation often becomes c) Disruption to the business d) Need for strong internal team and strong partners e) Balancing…
cheaper it is to fix Get the specifications right Recognise the total cost of a system Don’t design the solution before you’ve analysed the problem What applies to small systems doesn’t apply to large ones Don’t allocate conflicting roles in a project to the same person Now let’s have a look at what they mean, together with some real life examples witnessed by the author. Background You might feel that working with IT systems demands a constant refresh of skills and knowledge. Companies want…
Corporate social responsibility (CSR, also called corporate conscience, corporate citizenship, social performance, or sustainable responsible business/ Responsible Business) is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model. CSR policy functions as a built-in, self-regulating mechanism whereby a business monitors and ensures its active compliance with the spirit of the law, ethical standards, and international norms. In some models, a firm's implementation of CSR goes beyond…
Accordingly, activity in a number of capital markets that had been dormant for years picked-up significantly and a number of new markets have emerged. In a number of established stock exchanges, activity has been boosted by increased listings of companies; mostly made possible by privatization of state-owned enterprises. At present, there are about twenty stock exchanges in the continent (See Table 1). However, many African stock markets are characterized by a relatively limited number of scrip, which are…
d524518 Ch01.qxd 3/3/03 8:47 AM Page 9 Chapter 1 The PMP Certification Exam In This Chapter ᮣ Examining why project management is important ᮣ Getting ready for prime time with PMP certification ᮣ Obtaining your PMP credential ᮣ Taking a look at the exam ᮣ Tracking your study plan as a project T his chapter introduces you to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. Our goal is to enable you to pass the certification exam and be recognized in your organization and in the…
