An Innovative Adaptation of the EIA/IS 731.2 Systems Engineering Capability Model Appraisal Method

摘要

In response to an opportunity to learn EIA/IS 731 appraisal methods while performing a real appraisal with limited resources, an appraisal team has developed an innovative approach to the questionnaire and interview/meeting analysis phases. First, a spreadsheet adaptation of the EIA/IS 731.2 questionnaire was prepared, providing a compact presentation of the preparatory briefing information, the question text, an area for answers, and an expanded area for comments. The net effect was one of combining the questionnaire completion with the data entry. Second, a method of grouping observed comments and questionnaire comments by topic was employed which reduced analysis time. As a result of this first trial, a number of further innovations based on database and Web technologies are discussed.