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Use EM as a problem solving tool.
When EM is used for this purpose the most
important input is the initial problem statement. In the preparation of modeling the
modelers should also try to identify other relevant documentation that relate to the
problem statement and that can support the problem solving process. Also here,
models and documents from other organizations and contexts that can inspire the
problem solving process are useful.
5.2 Models to be Developed
In this section we use the EKD EM method to exemplify the kinds of models that
are to be developed in order to fulfill the different purposes defined. We can hereby
illustrate which type of knowledge that is developed in the process of modeling.
Develop vision and strategies.
The development of Goal Models is the central
output. However, these models often need to be complemented by other types of
models in order to ensure the quality of the Goal Models. Examples of such models
are:
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BPMs that are developed to drive the definition of goals based on the activities in
the process;
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CMs that define or clarify the concepts used in the Goal Models;
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ARMs that describe the responsibilities for the fulfillment of goals and resources
to be used in their fulfillment.
In the EKD modeling method the inter-model links between these types of
models further support the task of ensuring the quality of the Goals models
developed.
Design/re-design the business.
This purpose requires that various types of busi-
ness related models should be developed, e.g. GM, CM, BPM, ARM and BRM. In
order to ensure the overall quality of the model set, inter-model links are essential.
Develop IS.
Business oriented models should be complemented with IS ori-
ented models, e.g. TCRM. In this context it is important to maintain traceability
to business oriented models. In EKD this is achieved through inter-model links.
Ensure acceptance for business decisions.
Business oriented models should be
developed and linked with inter-model links. The main focus should be on capturing
the decisions made by the modeling team explicitly which depending on the nature
of the decision can be represented by any of the models, but most commonly this is
done using goals model or business process model. It is equally important to specify
who is responsible for implementing each decision, which can be visualized by links
to ARM components.
Maintain and share knowledge about the business.
Here all kinds of models,
which convey important messages about how the organization works and why, can
be used as input and after cleaning and pruning be made available to the organi-
zation. In order for these models to be useful they may be packaged together with
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