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capability maturity model: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_Maturity_Model):

    Initial (chaotic, ad hoc, individual heroics) - the starting point for use of a new or undocumented repeat process.
    Repeatable - the process is at least documented sufficiently such that repeating the same steps may be attempted.
    Defined - the process is defined/confirmed as a standard business process
    Capable - the process is quantitatively managed in accordance with agreed-upon metrics.
    Efficient - process management includes deliberate process optimization/improvement.
amish use of technology: (http://amishamerica.com/do-amish-use-technology/):

"Amish churches regulate use of technology through a set of oral guidelines known as the Ordnung. ...

In some cases, after careful evaluation, consensus may develop around a particular technology, which may lead to its being adopted by the church district and incorporated into the Ordnung.:

so: takeaway: amish are at highest CMM, and actually very technologically advanced by CMM metric..



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