¹Polytechnic University of Madrid, Department of Languages and Systems and Software Engineering (DLSIIS), Campus of Montegancedo 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain.
²FIS Group, Department of Information Systems and Computer Science (DICC), National Polytechnic School, EPN. Ladrón de Guevara E11-25 y Andalucía. Quito, (Ecuador).

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Abstract—The aim of this work is to make a guide based on Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) that is adapted to the reality of software development companies in Ecuador. The current work initially analyzes a conceptual reference framework with fundamental definitions from CMMI. Then, based on surveys, it presents a study of the current quality situation in software development companies, determining the priority given to the quality of the technological product delivered to the end customer. Subsequently, it proposes a set of policies and procedures based on CMMI for information systems quality control at software development companies. These proposals are present-ed clearly and concisely for each of the processes covered by the Engineering Area of CMMI. Finally, a validation of the applicability of the proposal for a medium-sized, nationally-representative software development company is presented. Additionally, the cost-benefit analysis of the proposal is included to better visualize the investments to be made and their potential benefits.

Index Terms—Quality software, CMMI software development, software quality policy, quality control

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Cite: Doris Cáliz, Gustavo Samaniego, Richard Cáliz, "Methodological Proposal of Policies and Procedures for Quality Assurance in Information Systems for Software Development Companies Based on CMMI," Journal of Software vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 230-241, 2016.