A COLLECTION OF MODELS FOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Abstract

In this paper, a collection of models that enables the understanding of businesses and their underlying business systems is presented.  These models provide systemic views of the logic of businesses and their evolution over time.  They cover various facets of businesses like operations, offerings, knowledge processes, innovation, architecture, consulting, responsibility management, and so on.  Given the penetration of information systems, these models were created for modelling businesses so that appropriate information systems can be designed to support businesses.  Given that there may be gaps in adapting these models to other situations, the viability of these models for a specific situation, needs to be determined based on the value and impact required for the business.