@inproceedings{f702d6b05e0643a8b1962120f908f848,
title = "Standardizing software processes-an obstacle for innovation?",
abstract = "Over the last 10 years CMM has achieved widespread use as a model for improving software organisations. Often CMM is used to standardise software processes across projects. In this paper we discuss this standardisation of SPI in relation to innovation, organisational size and company growth. Our discussion is empirically based on years work and experience working with companies on SPI. In the concrete our discussion is enhanced by vignette stories taken from our experience. As a result we find that standardisation focussing on process, metrics, and controls may jeopardize innovative capabilities and company growth. We conclude by identifying and describing four mechanisms that can used to avoid disaster.",
keywords = "Company growth, Innovation, Organizational change, Software process improvement, Standardization",
author = "Ivan Aaen and Jan Pries-Heje",
year = "2004",
doi = "10.1007/1-4020-8000-x_7",
language = "English",
isbn = "1402079990",
series = "I F I P Advances in Information and Communication Technology",
publisher = "Springer Publishing Company",
pages = "117--133",
booktitle = "IT innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness - IFIP TC8 / WG8.6 7th Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness",
address = "United States",
note = "IFIP TC8 / WG8.6 7th Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness ; Conference date: 30-05-2004 Through 02-06-2004",
}