| Sampling Factors: |
Location (Not Relevant: Though there are 5 sites spread across 3 cities, all sites follow common process. Based on sponsor request, along with work type it is ensured that all 5 sites and 3 cities are covered during project sampling)
Customer (Not Relevant: Not Relevant – There is no customer specific process variation)
Size (Not Relevant: Not Relevant – There is no specific classification of projects into Large Medium Small buckets, Organizational tailoring guidelines adhered to when necessary)
Organizational Structure (Not Relevant: Not Relevant – All projects follow same QMS (Quality Management System), there are no department specific processes or guidelines)
Type of Work: There are four distinct life cycles in use. Development, Testing, Product Support, Sustenance |
| Sampling Factor Values: |
DEV (Type of Work): Projects following Development Life cycle
TEST (Type of Work): Projects following Test Life cycle
PS (Type of Work): Projects following Produt Support Life cycle
SUST (Type of Work): Projects following Sustenance Life cycle |
| Subgroups: |
DEV: Projects following Development Life cycle
256 People, 20 Basic Units
– DEV
TEST: TEST – Projects following Test Life cycle
80 People, 6 Basic Units
– TEST
PS: PS – Projects following Product Support Life cycle
6 People, 1 Basic Units
– PS
SUST: SUST – Projects following Sustenance Life cycle
80 People, 2 Basic Units
– SUST |