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books:

Software Metrics: Establishing a Company-Wide Program

3 reviews
Robert B. Grady, Deborah L. Caswell

Prentice Hall PTR, 1987

Metrics should start here
Its not your typical review that begins by praising the book's bibliography. But, then again, this isn't your typical book. The authors highlight the books that helped them most during their efforts both to create the metrics program and write the book (some 31 sources) followed by the citation of some 185 more sources listed alphabetically. This is a thoroughly researched work. Don't ...

Successful Software Process Improvement

4 reviews
Robert B. Grady

Prentice Hall PTR, 1997

practical examples that you can use with your organization
The only book I've seen about process improvement that backs up the story with real data. Useful examples can tune up your software organization with lessons learned the easy way - from a book!

Practical Software Metrics For Project Management And Process Improvement

8 reviews
Robert B. Grady

Prentice Hall PTR, 1992

Easy read, valuable desk reference and metrics resource
I was introduced to Mr. Grady's work when I borrowed a copy of Software Metrics: Establishing a Company-Wide Program. Where that book interwove a storyline into metrics and how they support mature process improvement, this book is more like a desk reference. Mr. Grady has divided this book into two parts: tactical metrics, which are project-oriented, and strategic metrics which address process ...

Currency Risk in Investment Portfolios
Bruno Solnik, Robert D. Arnott, ...

AIMR (CFA Institute), 1999

Investment portfolios are exposed to numerous risks, some of which can be measured and quantified and some of which must be prepared to address these risks if they are to achieve optimal investment performance. This proceedings guides the reader through the issues associated with the design, implementation, and interpretation of risk management practices for the asset management industry.