Reference Modeling

Efficient Information Systems Design Through Reuse of Information Models

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Reusability of information models has been discussed in science and practice for many years. Reference models are information models that are developed with the aim of being reused for different but similar application scenarios. They primarily promise time and cost savings, since parts of the reference models can be reused. The topic of reference modeling is addressed in this book from different perspectives: Besides reference modeling languages that provide special modeling language concepts for the development and application of reference models, reference modeling methodologies are discussed, which additionally provide procedure models for the construction and application of reference models. Moreover, particular reference models are discussed and evaluated.

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Non-Fiction Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Research & Information Information theory Cybernetics & Systems Theory Business & Management Business Mathematics & Systems Organisational Theory & Behaviour Computing & I.T.Computer Hardware Maintenance & Repairs Business Strategy

Databases Information Retrieval Business Applications Information Technology General Issue Computer Science Systems Analysis & Design Management & Management Techniques

Preface	p. V
Version Management for Reference Models: Design and Implementation	p. 1
Initial Situation and Problem	p. 1
Methodical Considerations and Course of the Analysis	p. 2
Terminological Foundation	p. 3
Information and Reference Models	p. 3
Reference Model Variants	p. 3
Reference Model Versions	p. 4
Requirements Definition for the Management of Reference Model Versions	p. 6
Basis Model	p. 6
Extension of the Management of Model-Versions through Version Graphs	p. 8
Design Specification for the Version Management of Reference Models	p. 12
System Architecture	p. 12
RMMS-Repository as a Central Component for Model Versioning	p. 14
Implementation of the Reference Model Version Management Tool	p. 16
Selecting a Basis Modeling Tool	p. 16
Graphic Representation of the Models	p. 17
Interaction Design with the Basis Modeling Tool	p. 18
Managing Model Versions	p. 19
Related Work	p. 21
Discussion of the Results and Outlook	p. 22
Acknowledgements	p. 23
References	p. 23
Adaptive Reference Modeling: Integrating Configurative and Generic Adaptation Techniques for Information Models	p. 27
Introduction, Related Work, and Research Goal	p. 27
Introduction	p. 27
Related Work, Research Problem, and Goal	p. 29
Research Methodology	p. 31
A Framework for Adaptation Support	p. 32
Dimensions	p. 32
Constitutional Specifications	p. 35
Configurative Adaptation	p. 38
Exemplary Adaptation Process	p. 38
Model Type Selection and Element Type Selection	p. 42
Element Selection	p. 43
Synonym Management	p. 46
Representation Variation	p. 46
Integrating Generic Adaptation Mechanisms	p. 47
Exemplary Adaptation Process	p. 47
Aggregation	p. 49
Instantiation	p. 50
Specialization and Conclusion by Analogy	p. 52
Aspects of Mutual Support of Configurative and Generic Adaptation Mechanisms	p. 54
Conclusion and Outlook	p. 55
References	p. 56
Configurable Process Models - A Foundational Approach	p. 59
Introduction	p. 59
It Is All about Making Choices	p. 61
Configuration: A Theoretical Perspective	p. 62
Configurable EPCs: An Example of a Language	p. 70
Summary and Outlook	p. 74
References	p. 75
Supporting Enterprise Systems Introduction by Controlling-Enabled Configurative Reference Modeling	p. 79
Introduction and Related Work	p. 79
Introduction	p. 79
Related Research	p. 81
Research Methodology	p. 82
Reference Modeling Life Cycle	p. 84
Requirements Definition	p. 85
Reference Model Construction	p. 85
Reference Model Adaptation	p. 86
Implementation	p. 86
Software Usage	p. 87
Configurative Reference Modeling	p. 87
Configuration Parameters	p. 87
Model Projection	p. 88
Configuration Mechanisms Overview	p. 88
Adaptation Controlling	p. 92
Feedback Cycles in the Procedure Model	p. 93
Necessary Feedback Mechanisms and Model Extensions	p. 94
Privacy Complaints	p. 97
Conclusions and Further Research	p. 99
References	p. 100
RefModPM: Reference Information Model for Enterprise-Wide Project Planning, Controlling and Coordination in Matrix Project Organizations	p. 103
Introduction	p. 103
Research Design	p. 105
Terminological and Conceptual Foundation	p. 109
Project Planning, Controlling and Coordination	p. 109
Reference Information Models	p. 109
A Frame of Reference: The M-Model	p. 110
Project Life Cycle	p. 111
Management Levels	p. 112
Selected Excerpts of the Reference Model	p. 113
Overview	p. 113
Example: The Idea Generation Process	p. 114
Example: The Project Initiation Data Structures	p. 116
Summary and Conclusion	p. 118
References	p. 118
Application-Oriented Evaluation of the SDM Reference Model: Framework, Instantiation and Initial Findings	p. 123
The Challenge of Reference Model Evaluation	p. 123
The SDM Reference Model	p. 125
A Framework for Reference Model Evaluation	p. 127
The Reference Model Supply Chain	p. 127
The Value of Reference Models: Output and Outcome	p. 128
Instantiation of the Framework: the Goal-Question-Metric Approach	p. 131
Evaluation Plan for the SDM Reference Model	p. 132
First Results	p. 138
Limitations	p. 140
Conclusion and Outlook	p. 141
References	p. 141
Authors	p. 145
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