Tag Archives: Information Flow
Functionality vs Functon
I was recently asked by Jan van Bon from the Netherlands to define “the difference between a Function and Functonality”. My reply was, “A Business Function (or Function) is a core activity of an enterprise. It is something that the enterprise must do in order to meet its objectives and continue in existence. ‘Functionality’ is a general English phrase that is generally used when referring to a computerised system in defining what Business Functions the system fully or partly supports.” Continue reading
Welcome to the World of IMM
I am passionate about bringing power and clarity to the worlds of Business and Data Modeling. The Integrated Modelling Method (IMM) combines a complete set of modeling techniques in a uniquely integrated manner that no other method does. This will … Continue reading
Business Models are Like Building Plans
Each business model helps portray a different aspect of a business.
For this reason it is important to select the most appropriate business model to portray the specific facet in question. Continue reading
Posted in Function Modeling, Information Flow Modeling, Process Modeling
Tagged Architecture, Data Flow, Diagramming, GEN01, Information Flow
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Must a Business Function Always Transform Data?
“Must a Business Function always create or transform data or information?” was question I was asked by a computing student last week. The simple answer is very definite “YES”. So, if you have a “Business Function” in your enterprise that does not create or transform information, then, whatever else it might be, it is definitely NOT a genuine Business Function.
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Posted in Function Modeling, Information Flow Modeling
Tagged Function Modelling, GEN03, IMM, Information Flow, Systems Analysis
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