Basic Notions Regarding Business Processes and Supporting Information Systems

Six basic notions concerning business processes and their supporting information systems are presented and discussed, on the basis of one common theory. This yields that these notions are defined not only clearly and precisely but also coherently and integrally. Regarding system and model, teleology (black-box) and ontology (white-box) are considered. Regarding business process and information system, a socionomics based definition of organization ded as well as three corresponding levels of abstraction. Regarding design and architecture, general and special requirements are distinguished, in addition to the distinction between black-box and white-box models.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: CAISE
• Authors: Jan L. G. Dietz
• Keywords: CAISE 2004, Information System, Notions Concerning Business, White-box Models