Investigators: |
Professor K Liu, Professor A Alderson & Dr L Sun, Staffordshire University |
Collaborators: |
Winning
Moves Ltd Lindale Associates Ltd British Telecom Advanced Communications Technologies Centre Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd |
EPSRC Funding: £401,306
Abstract:
We propose to evaluate an approach to organisational modelling which, we believe, may enable a better match between organisations and their information systems. Our thesis is that the organisation should first be specified as an information system, regardless of any technology, but in a precise and formal way. Information requirements expressed in this formal business specification will then make it easier to pull the technology into a seamless relationship with the organisation.
The proposed approach, based on the concepts of organisational semiotics, captures the kernel of a businesss information requirements (the relevant organisational knowledge, concepts, terminology, meanings, responsibilities and priorities) with formality and precision so that the IT requirements may be deduced logically.
The project will:
Supporting the investigation are Professor Joseph Goguen, of the University of California at San Diego, and Professor Ronald Stamper, Visiting Fellow at Staffordshire University.
Contact: | Kecheng Liu Tel: 01785-353-464 email: K.Liu@staffs.ac.uk |
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