Stabilize the performance of one or more subprocesses to determine the ability of the process to achieve the established quantitative quality and process-performance objectives.

The process is institutionalized as a quantitatively managed process.

Train the people performing or supporting the process as needed.

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Permits comparison between organizations

Review the activities - status - and results of the process with higher level management and resolve issues.

There is total flexibility - dependency between PA's unproven ROI

Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process - developing the work products - and providing the services of the process.

Ensure continuos improvement of the process in fulfilling the relevant business objectives of the organization -

Monitor and control the process against the plan for performing the process and take appropriate corrective action.

In Optimization Process continuous improvement