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Subject:Re: Measuring a doc. dept. From:Jack Shaw <jsh -at- SOFTWARE-AG -dot- DE> Date:Wed, 5 Oct 1994 14:41:58 MEZ
What method of metrics does this smart-alec manager want
to use--Cocomo, function point, data point or object point?
Hit him/her with that question, and you should buy some
time while s/he grovels so that you can run for cover...