CONTR22@NOSC-TECR.ARPA (10/30/87)
This is a survey as to what different organizations are doing with
internal research and development (IR&D), which may be called
internal projects by some, and software process groups which
evolve and promulgate the company culture for doing software
projects. Results will be summarized for respondents. For each
of the 2 topics, there are listed below several items to jog your
thoughts, but please don't be discouraged by the number of items
below: reply with information that your organization deems to be
important.
IR&D
- what portion of total IR&D expenditures is software
- what is the dollar amount of software IR&D
(For example, in the latest High Technology Business
magazine, it is reported that AT&T spends $2.5B on
IR&D, 1/10 of that on basic research, but an unspecified
portion on software.)
- is software IR&D limited to new market penetration or is it
permissable to fill existing weaknesses, etc.
- to what extent are different subjects addressed, such as
specific tools, complete environments, etc.
Software process group
- how long has the group been in operation
- number of people, and what skills are sought
- influence in the organization, such as where is the group
positioned, what is its authority, how high does it report,
how is it funded
- what is the function of the group (set and enforce
standards, study new methodology, validate tools, etc.)
- does the group perform IR&D
- does the group interact with on-going projects
- what is the relation to the software quality assurance
organization
- how are the people kept current (such as by rotation with
real projects, industry tracking, etc.)
- does the group provide training
Contr22@NOSC-TECR.Arpa
Dale Gaumer
Magnavox Electronic Systems Co.
1313 Production Road
Ft. Wayne IN 46808
(219)429-5301