Business Modelling - What Is It?

Written by John Owens


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***************************************************************** Data Structure Model ***************************************************************** The model that showsrepparttar information needed to supportrepparttar 105285 business functions is calledrepparttar 105286 'Data Structure Model'.

This not only describesrepparttar 105287 data required but also its structure, i.e. how elements of data are linked to each other. This is a vital model for a business to have before it computerises its business, either by purchasing a software package or by building a computer system. This is also referred to as an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD).

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***************************************************************** Process Model ***************************************************************** The model that showsrepparttar 105288 order in which functions need to be carried out is calledrepparttar 105289 'Process Model'.

***************************************************************** Process model diagram visible in HTML format of this article available by sending an e-mail with to: articles@smart-training.co.uk

***************************************************************** Information Flow Model ***************************************************************** The model that shows how information flows aroundrepparttar 105290 business is calledrepparttar 105291 'Information Flow Model'.

The flow of information is shown byrepparttar 105292 arrows betweenrepparttar 105293 functions. Each arrow is labelled withrepparttar 105294 information flowing.

Information can flow between business functions or between business functions and 'External Entities', i.e. organisations outsiderepparttar 105295 business, e.g Government.

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***************************************************************** Data State Model ***************************************************************** The model that shows how information is changed from one state to another is calledrepparttar 105296 'Data State Model'.

The activities that move data from one state to another are functions fromrepparttar 105297 function catalogue.

The diagram onrepparttar 105298 right shows howrepparttar 105299 state of a theatre booking is moved through its various stages.

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***************************************************************** Matrix Model ***************************************************************** The model that shows how functions, data, departments, technology are related to each other is calledrepparttar 105300 'Matrix Model'.

A simple matrix model is shown onrepparttar 105301 right. This is know asrepparttar 105302 CRUD matrix as it describes which functions Create, Read, Update and Delete items of data.

'Swim Lanes' on process models represent a special type or matrix model in that they showrepparttar 105303 departments in which functions are carried out.

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***************************************************************** Procedure Model ***************************************************************** The model that showsrepparttar 105304 manner in which functions are executed as part of a process is calledrepparttar 105305 'Procedure Model'.

A simple procedure model is shown onrepparttar 105306 right.

Procedure models are very muchrepparttar 105307 same as ‘flowcharts’.

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***************************************************************** Summary ***************************************************************** A Business Model is different from a Financial Business Model. The business model an essential Map ofrepparttar 105308 business. The core element ofrepparttar 105309 business map (=model) isrepparttar 105310 Function Catalogue because all other models are based on this.

The optional elements ofrepparttar 105311 business model are: •Data structure model •Data state model •Process model •Information flow model •Procedure Model •Matrix Model

How all of these models interrelate is described in detail inrepparttar 105312 Integrated Modelling Method (IMM™).

***************************************************************** All ofrepparttar 105313 models and techniques described in this article are described in detail in his e-books that are available at: www.smart-training.co.uk

***************************************************************** John Owens,repparttar 105314 author of this article andrepparttar 105315 creator ofrepparttar 105316 Integrated Modelling Method (IMM™), can be contacted at:

john@smart-training.co.uk

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***************************************************************** Hope you have enjoyed this article. Regards John

John specialises in developing and training in the latest structured methods and techniques in business analysis.

It is this specialisation and John's wealth of experience, that has inspired him to develop and publish the Integrated Modelling Method - IMM. This is currently taking the form of e-books, seminars, training courses and consultancy.


Your Most Valuable Asset

Written by Bob Osgoodby


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Another group sends complaints torepparttar ISP ofrepparttar 105283 offender. Ifrepparttar 105284 spammer used a forged address however, they quickly learn that this is a waste of time. They receive back a very nice note fromrepparttar 105285 ISP, telling them thatrepparttar 105286 address they are complaining about doesn't exist on their server. They stop doing this very quickly, but still hate spam.

They then buy software that will parse a note and send a complaint to every URL or email address contained inrepparttar 105287 spam. Or worse yet, they complain to some self-appointed guardian ofrepparttar 105288 web who does it for them. This is OK if it is a legitimate piece of spam, but I have seen this done by someone who subscribed to a Newsletter, had a very senior moment, forgot they had subscribed, and did it torepparttar 105289 publisher.

This means thatrepparttar 105290 ISP of every single URL or email address contained inrepparttar 105291 newsletter gets sent a complaint. This includes everyone who is identifiable inrepparttar 105292 Newsletter such asrepparttar 105293 authors ofrepparttar 105294 articles,repparttar 105295 advertisers inrepparttar 105296 Newsletter and anyone else who happens to have their web site listed there. Hey folks this just isn't fair.

There are too many other ways to solverepparttar 105297 problem of spam arriving in your mailbox. First of all, much spam is generated if you use your email address onrepparttar 105298 web or in a chat room. Your best bet is get free "throw away" addresses, and whenrepparttar 105299 need forrepparttar 105300 address doesn't exist any longer, simply cancel it.

If you own your own domain, use an address that you tie in with your advertising. When that starts to get overloaded, and it will, change it in your ads and filter messages torepparttar 105301 old address to your trash bin.

Is it a bane or is it a boon. If you let it control you, it falls intorepparttar 105302 first category. But if you use it intelligently, it can be a most valuable asset to you and your business.



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