In this paper we define the AMES application management model. This is
followed by a description of the development of a maturity assessment
matrix. Our assessment method comprises extensions to the CMM with so
me input from BOOTSTRAP and SPICE. In particular we have specialized t
he CMM assessment questionnaire to specifically address application ma
nagement. The relationship between our assessment questionnaire and th
e CMM is shown and the extensions that we have made to the questionnai
re are made explicit.