Maturity Assessment Models: A Design Science Research Approach
Journal
International Journal of Society Systems Science (IJSSS)
ISSN
1756-2511
ISSN-Digital
1756-252X
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2011-11-01
Author(s)
Research Team
IWI1
Abstract
In order to ascertain and measure dedicated aspects of social and technical systems ‘maturity', a wide range of maturity assessment models have been developed by both, practitioners and academics over the past years. In spite of its broad proliferation, the concept has not been untroubled by criticism. Unnecessary bureaucracy, poor theoretical foundation, and the impression of a falsified certainty to achieve success are just a few examples for that.As there is still a significant lack of knowledge on how to design theoretically sound and widely accepted maturity assessment models, it is the aim of this paper to discuss the typical phases of maturity model development and application by taking a design science research perspective.Given that both, development and application are intimately connected, different decision parameters are identified that are relevant in respect to rigour and relevance of the maturity assessment model.
Language
English
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd
Publisher place
Olney, Bucks
Volume
3
Number
1/2
Start page
81
End page
98
Pages
18
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
214426
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