5 Part 5: V-Modell Reference Work Products

5.3 Products

5.3.4 Configuration and Change Management

5.3.4.5 Change Decision

Process module: Problem and Change Management

Responsible: Change Control Board (when using process module Problem and Change Management)

Activity: Deciding on Changes

Participating: Hardware Architect, CM Manager, Logistics Manager, Change Request Manager, QA Manager, Software Architect, System Architect

Purpose

The »Change Decision documents the decisions made by the »Change Control Board on one or more »Problem/Change Evaluations. It requires a clear rationale for the criteria on which the decision is based. The change decision also includes a resolution as to how the decision will be implemented.

Is generated by

Project Manual, Project Plan (see product dependency 4.13)

Generates

Contract Addendum (see product dependency 4.28)

Depends on

Change Status List, Problem/Change Evaluation, Problem Report / Change Request, Project Plan (see product dependency 5.29)

5.3.4.5.1 Decision Criteria

Criteria, e.g., costs arising, time delay and suitability of solution, will be presented and justified.

Exemplary Product Content

Decision criteria may include, e.g., the following:

• Costs arising
• Availability of funds (e.g. on side of the acquirer)
• Availability of personnel and other resources required
• Time delay
• Technical suitability of the proposed solution

5.3.4.5.2 Decision and Rationale

The decisions regarding the current »Problem/Change Evaluations will be documented and justified. This includes a presentation of the possibilities for initiating and implementing the decision within the course of the project. The effects, e.g., regarding time, budget and resources, will be documented in such a way that they can be integrated into the future planning by the project management.

Exemplary Product Content

This subject may include the following:

• Description of the selected solution
• Rationale for the selection
• Affected system elements/products
• List of the activities and products to be repeated/to be modified
• Notes on the way as to how the change will be migrated into the current system