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The problem is discussed how best to arrive at and express information system requirements from a business-oriented point of view.
It is argued that a suitable starting point is first to identify all functionalities (action capabilities) within an area. Joint consideration of production and information-oriented aspects leads to options for support by computerized systems. It is also shown that a layered business meta-model suggests a natural sequence of questions, triggering stepwise development of a business model that appeals to all stakeholders. Options for CASE tool integration of business and information system models are briefly considered.
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Verrijn-Stuart, A.A. (1995). Business model representations. In: Falkenberg, E.D., Hesse, W., Olivé, A. (eds) Information System Concepts. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34870-4_27
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