Business systems analysis with ontologies

Ontology provides a basis for evaluating, analyzing, and engineering business analysis methods. It is that type of theology that has allowed many organizations utilizing ontology to become more competitive within today's global environment. Business Systems Analysis with Ontologies examines the...

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Corporate Author: IGI Global.
Other Authors: Green, Peter, 1958-, Rosemann, Michael, 1967-
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), 2005.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Setting the Scene
  • Chapter I Ontological Analysis of Business Systems Analysis Techniques: Experiences and Proposals for an Enhanced Methodology
  • Chapter II Evaluating Conceptual Modelling Practices: Composites, Things, Properties
  • Chapter III Ontological Analysis of Reference Models
  • Chapter IV Thinking Ontologically: Conceptual vs. Design Models in UML
  • Chapter V Template-Based Definition of Information Systems and Enterprise Modelling Constructs
  • Chapter VI A Reflective Meta-Model of Object-Process Methodology: The System Modeling Building Blocks
  • Chapter VII Ontology-Driven Method Engineering for Information Systems Development
  • Chapter VIII Using a Common-Sense Realistic Ontology: Making Data Models Better Map the World
  • Chapter IX Applying the ONTOMETRIC Method to Measure the Suitability of Ontologies
  • Chapter X A Twofold Approach for Evaluating Inter-Organizational Workflow Modeling Formalisms
  • Chapter XI Methodological Issues in the Evaluation of System Analysis and Design Technologies
  • Chapter XII Ontological Foundations of Information Systems Analysis and Design: Extending the Scope of the Discussion
  • Chapter XIII Some Applications of a Unified Foundational Ontology in Business Modeling.