Which Level of the Capability Maturity Model Best Describes Each

question 31

Essay

Which level of the capability maturity model best describes each of the following business processes?
A. After consulting the company procedures manual and her supervisor for guidance, Lindsay developed a more detailed description of the invoice payment process.
B. After developing a rigorous description of the purchase order process, Joe set a goal of processing each one in no more than one day.
C. After figuring out the best way to process purchase orders, Joe developed a schedule indicating what tasks he should complete each day. He did not share the schedule or the process with anyone else.
D. Although CPK Corporation had a process for paying vendor invoices, Lindsay thought it didn't work well. So, she used her own system without telling her supervisor or co-workers.
E. Employees of the purchasing department all attended a seminar on how to make the purchasing department more efficient and effective.

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Definitions:

Discrepancy Detection

Noticing something that is different in the environment.

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours, affecting physical, mental, and behavioral changes.

Signal Activation

The process of initiating or triggering a response through a specific signal, often used in the context of communication or biological systems.

Openness To Experience

A personality trait that features the willingness to engage in new experiences, creativity, and a broad range of interests.