What is a key objective of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) framework?

A key objective of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) framework is to improve process maturity. CMMI provides organizations with a structured approach to assess and enhance their processes in various areas such as software development, service delivery, and project management. The framework outlines specific maturity levels that organizations can achieve, guiding them in identifying where they currently stand and what steps they can take to elevate their processes to higher maturity levels.

By focusing on process maturity, organizations can gain more predictable performance, improve efficiency, and enhance their ability to meet customer requirements. This leads to increased quality and effectiveness in delivering products and services, which is a primary concern of the CMMI framework.

While reducing operational costs, enhancing employee morale, and increasing market share may be beneficial outcomes of improved process maturity, they are not the primary objectives outlined by CMMI. Rather, these outcomes may result from successfully implementing CMMI practices aimed at enhancing the overall maturity of the organization’s processes.