文档介绍：STSC
Report on
Project Management and
Software Cost Estimation
Technologies
April 1995
ABSTRACT
The Project Management Technology Domain is a classification of methodologies, tools, theory and
practice as it pertains to the field of project management. The purpose of this report is to increase
awareness and understanding of project management technology. Use of this report should be the first
step in transferring effective project management principles, methods, and products into practical use.
The target audience of this report consists of those managers and technical personnel who are
responsible for the development and maintenance of software in anizations.
This report defines the basic concepts of the Project Management Technology Domain and identifies
their value in improving software quality and productivity. It explains how the capabilities of current
project management products can improve management of software projects. It provides information
about specific products in the marketplace. The information is aimed at those who must make
decisions about acquiring project management technology and who must prepare anizations
to use it effectively. Finally, this report proposes an identification of future directions of the domain
to help in planning long range strategies and development of anizational road map toward
improved software development.
The Software Estimation Technology Report, March 1993 has been updated and is included in this
report as Appendix A.
Document No. STSC-TR-012-Apr95
This report was prepared by the:
Software Technology Support Center
Ogden ALC/TISE
7278 4th Street
Hill AFB, UT 84056-5209
Representations: The ideas and findings in this report should not be construed as an official Air Force
position. It is published in the interest of scientific and technical information exchange.
References: The STSC makes every attempt to acknowledge the sources of information used,
includely copyrighted material.