Management Evaluation

Definition

Management evaluation is the quality control task during which the management work products are evaluated.

Objectives

The typical objectives of the management evaluation task are to:

• Determine if the deliverable management work products are:
  • Correct.
  • Complete.
  • Consistent (internally, externally with other work products, and externally with related conventions).
  • Understandable.
• Identify defects in the deliverable management work products so that:
  • The defects can be fixed.
  • Defect trend analysis can be performed to improve the process and staff training.
• Determine if the management tasks are:
  • Completed.
  • Effective.
  • Efficient.

Preconditions

The management evaluation task can typically begin when the following preconditions hold:

• The endeavor has started.
• The management inspection team is adequately:
  • Staffed.
  • Trained in the management evaluation task.
  • Trained in its associated techniques (e.g., inspection).
• At least one management work product is ready for evaluation.

Completion Criteria

The management evaluation task is typically complete when the following postconditions hold:

• The following management work products have passed their evaluations (e.g., inspection):
  • Contract
  • Statement of Work
  • Management Plan
  • Documentation Plan
  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • Organization Chart
  • Job Descriptions
  • Master Schedule
  • Budget

Steps

The management evaluation task typically involves the following teams performing the following steps in an incremental, iterative, parallel manner:

• The management team (e.g., enterprise management team, program management team, or project management team) informally evaluates their work products in accordance with the associated technique used.
• The management inspection team formally evaluates these management work products in accordance with the associated technique used.

Techniques

The management evaluation task typically can be performed using the following techniques:

• Quality Evaluation Techniques:
  • Desk Checking
  • Inspecting
  • Walkthroughs

Work Products

The management evaluation task typically results in the production of the following work products:

• Quality Set:
  • Inspection Report
  • Inspection Summary Report

Guidelines

• Inspecting tends to be the most effective technique for identifying defects.
• Evaluations can be incremental and are typically iterative.