The following section provides an overview of the organizational structure for the development of the Open Test System Tool Chain as well as the assignment of the respective roles.

Organization Structure

RASIC Matrix

The following levels of responsibility are defined for the software development process:

1. Responsible
   The person who is ultimately responsible for delivering the project and/or task successfully.
2. Accountable
   The person who has ultimate accountability and approval authority; they review and assure quality and are the person to whom “R” is accountable.
3. Supporting
   The team or person(s) supporting the “real” work with resources, time or other material benefit. They are committed to its completion.
4. Informed
   Those who provide input and must be informed of results or actions taken but are not involved in final decision-making.
5. Consulted
   Those who provide valuable input into product design or establish quality review criteria. Their buy-in is important for successful implementation.

The table assigns the responsibilities to the related process steps and roles.