A standard process is developed, established, and maintained that describes the fundamental elements that must be incorporated into a defined process. The required inputs and the expected outputs for the standard process are defined. Roles, responsibilities, authorities, and required competencies for performing the standard process are defined. Tailoring guidelines for deriving the defined process from the standard process are defined. Required physical and material resources and process infrastructure needs are determined as part of the standard process. Suitable methods and required activities for monitoring the effectiveness, suitability and adequacy of the process are determined.
