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Business Process Modeling - Coggle Diagram
Business Process Modeling
What is modeling?
A human way to cope compexlity
An abstract representation of an original / reality
Each has a modeling goal.
Properties of Models
Mapping feature
Models are associated with originals / reality
Originals / reality are then mapped again to models by the means of the act of creative modeling.
Abstraction feature
Models are abstract representation of originals
Properties that are not considered relevant for the modeling goal, are disregarded by the modelers
Pragmatic feature
Models can replace originals for the modeling goal
Kinds of models
Descriptive models
Describes originals / reality
Skeleton
Business process model
Toys
Cannot be told from the model itself
Can be told from the modeling goal
During the design of a system, models typically first have a prescriptive, later a descriptive character.
Prescriptive models
Prescribe on how to build the original / models
Architectural drawings