Title :
Structural way of thinking as applied to quality assurance management
Author :
Koono, Zenya ; Soga, Masahiro
Author_Institution :
Hitachi Ltd., Kanagawa, Japan
fDate :
2/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Some major structures for improving the quality of software are described. It is noted that defects in software are the result of imperfections in the development process and that high quality is achieved through aiming for a better process. Structures are introduced in the product structure, the product architecture, and the work processes. As people constitute an essential part of the process, the human error problem and work time constancy are considered. Based on these, structures and general principles for improving quality are explained. Progress is attained by education in the broad sense. The present work is written for managers in software fields
Keywords :
DP management; quality control; software reliability; development process; human error problem; management; product architecture; product structure; quality assurance management; software defects; software quality; work processes; work time constancy; Computer architecture; Computer industry; Hardware; Humans; Production; Programming; Quality assurance; Quality management; Software development management; Software quality;
Journal_Title :
Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on