Bridging the gap between management and engineering : an extension to the V-Modell XT Framework

Abstract

This diploma thesis focuses on the difference between management and engineering. These two disciplines use different models, which obviously have different fields of expertise and due to this specialization use a different language each with their own terminology and idioms - especially engineering.<br />The goal of this diploma thesis is to combine management and engineering processes in using one model. Therefore a meta-model, which is then mapped onto an existing process model, is developed. This meta-model has defined processes and defined interfaces between management and engineering. There are also defined requirements and deliverables for both - management and engineering.<br />The second part of this diploma thesis covers the application and integration of the proposed extension into already existing processes and projects of a small development team. The application and integration are tested in a case study, which is performed in a software development project in an academic context. As a result, the team and also companies, who use this extension, would have one model, which covers the whole procedure, starting from the idea for a new product to the final rollout. All these steps are covered in this model and ensure a certain level of quality.