OPF Method Component
(Process Component Class)

Definition

Method Component (a.k.a., Process Component Class)

the root core abstract class of process components from which all other method components (i.e., process component classes) are derived

Classification

As illustrated in the preceding figure, Method Component is part of the following inheritance hierarchy:

• Type: Abstract
• Superclass: None
• Subclasses:
  • Endeavor
  • Language
  • Producer
  • Stage
  • Work Product
  • Work Unit

Responsibilities

The typical responsibilities of Method Component (process component classes) are to:

• Model an element of a method.
• Know their name and definition.
• Know their location within the classification hierarchy of process component classes.
• Know their responsibilities.
• Provide guidelines for their proper usage.

Guidelines

• Only select relevant and cost-effective method components when engineering an endeavor-specific method.