INF3705
Assignment 1 2024
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Due Date: 3 May 2024
QUESTION 1
2024
The concept of maturity models is pivotal in guiding organizations towards continual
improvement, helping them assess their current level of capability or performance and
providing a roadmap to reach higher levels of maturity in specific domains. These models
span various areas, such as project management, software development, cybersecurity,
and more. Below, we critically discuss these five levels involved in the process of a maturity
model:
Level 1: Initial
At this foundational stage, processes are generally ad hoc and chaotic. Organizations
operate reactively, rather than proactively, meaning there's a lack of standardized
procedures, and success often relies on individual efforts. The absence of formal
methodologies makes it difficult for organizations to predict performance reliably. A critical
analysis, however, reveals that this level allows for flexibility and rapid response to changing
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