Ontological Analysis of Business Systems Analysis Techniques

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Green ◽  
Michael Rosemann
Keyword(s):  
Systems Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Actual Process ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Systems Analysis And Design ◽  
Sound Theory ◽  
Systems Modelling ◽  
Ontological Analysis ◽  
Systems Requirements

For many years in the area of business systems analysis and design, practitioners and researchers alike have been searching for some comprehensive basis on which to evaluate, compare, and engineer techniques that are promoted for use in the modelling of systems’ requirements. To date, while many frameworks, factors, and facets have been forthcoming, most of them appear not to be based on a sound theory. In light of this dilemma, over the last 10 years, attention has been devoted by researchers to the use of ontology to provide some theoretical basis for the advancement of the business systems modelling discipline. While the selected ontologiesare reasonably mature, it is the actual process of an ontological analysis that still lacks rigour. The current procedure leaves room for individual interpretations and is one reason for criticism of the entire ontological analysis. This chapter proposes an enhanced procedural model for the ontological analysis based on the use of meta-models, the involvement of more than one coder and metrics. This model is explained with examples from various ontological analyses.

Configurable Reference Modeling Languages

2010 ◽  
pp. 180-201
Author(s):  
Jan Recker ◽  
Michael Rosemann ◽  
Wil M.P. van der Aalst ◽  
Monique Jansen-Vullers ◽  
Alexander Dreiling
Keyword(s):  
Systems Analysis ◽  
Process Mining ◽  
Modeling Languages ◽  
Future Scenarios ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Reference Models ◽  
Systems Analysis And Design ◽  
Process Chains ◽  
Reference Modeling

This chapter discusses reference modeling languages for business systems analysis and design. In particular, it reports on reference models in the context of the design-for/by-reuse paradigm, explains how traditional modeling techniques fail to provide adequate conceptual expressiveness to allow for easy model reuse by configuration or adaptation and elaborates on the need for reference modeling languages to be configurable. We discuss requirements for and the development of reference modeling languages that reflect the need for configurability. Exemplarily, we report on the development, definition and configuration of configurable event-driven process chains. We further outline how configurable reference modeling languages and the corresponding design principles can be used in future scenarios such as process mining and data modeling.

Configurable Reference Modeling Languages

2011 ◽  
pp. 22-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Recker ◽  
Michael Rosemann ◽  
Wil M.P. van der Aalst ◽  
Monique Jansen-Vullers ◽  
Alexander Dreiling
Keyword(s):  
Systems Analysis ◽  
Process Mining ◽  
Modeling Languages ◽  
Future Scenarios ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Reference Models ◽  
Systems Analysis And Design ◽  
Process Chains ◽  
Reference Modeling

This chapter discusses reference modeling languages for business systems analysis and design. In particular, it reports on reference models in the context of the design-for/by-reuse paradigm, explains how traditional modeling techniques fail to provide adequate conceptual expressiveness to allow for easy model reuse by configuration or adaptation, and elaborates on the need for reference modeling languages to be configurable. We discuss requirements for and the development of reference modeling languages that reflect the need for configurability. Exemplarily we report on the development, definition and configuration of Configurable Event-driven Process Chains. We further outline how configurable reference modeling languages and the corresponding design principles can be used in future scenarios such as process mining and data modeling.

A design approach for process-based knowledge management systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 693-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surendra Sarnikar ◽  
Amit V. Deokar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Systems Analysis ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Systems Analysis And Design ◽  
Design Techniques

Purpose This paper presents a design approach for process-based knowledge management (PKM) systems that can support knowledge-intensive processes where effective task execution is highly reliant on the knowledge and expertise of participants executing the tasks. The proposed design approach includes design methods and kernel theories governing the design of PKM systems and can also be easily integrated with existing systems analysis and design techniques. Design/methodology/approach The design science research methodology is used to design and develop the artifact which includes the overall PKM design approach. Information systems design theory is used as a high-level framework to develop and structure the design approach. Relevant design methods and behavioral theories are reviewed to identify kernel theories that guide the design and development of PKM systems. The design approach consists of meta-requirements for PKM systems and design processes to achieve the meta-requirements. A feasibility study is conducted to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed approach. Findings The design approach presented in this paper can guide system analysts and system developers in the design of knowledge management systems for supporting knowledge-intensive processes. The paper also includes a comprehensive design theory for PKM systems consisting of meta-requirements and a synthesis of various kernel theories into actionable design procedures. The proposed procedures include knowledge requirements modeling, knowledge flows modeling and knowledge and process performance modeling procedures. The feasibility study indicates that the PKM approach can be more useful and effective than solely using unified modeling language (UML)-based systems analysis and design techniques for the design of PKM systems. Research limitations/implications An implication to information systems design research is the feasibility of developing a specialized design approach that incorporates significant domain knowledge to solve complex information system design problems. An implication to practice is the significant potential to improve productivity and effectiveness of systems analysts and designers in developing PKM systems. A limitation is the small sample size of the feasibility study used to evaluate the ease of use and utility of the design approach. Originality/value The study makes a unique contribution by proposing a design approach that integrates business process and knowledge management considerations. The approach is particularly valuable because of the focus on integration with existing systems analysis and design techniques, thus allowing for easier adoption.

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