Software process reengineering has become highly visible over the past several years. Efforts are being undertaken by organizations of all types and sizes as they attempt to deal with the challenges of quality, complexity, and competitiveness. These efforts rely on the successful integration of many technical, organizational, and methodological issues. As an emerging technology, the effectiveness and potential impact of process improvement efforts have been debated, but not fully tested or validated. This significant book examines the most recent theories, models, approaches, and processes involved with the concept of software improvement and reengineering. It provides a comprehensive collection of recommendations, successes, and pitfalls that every organization and researcher can benefit from.