1.What would make your work more meaningful and satisfying?

2.What conditions would cause you to seek employment elsewhere?

3.What is it that keeps you from seeking other employment?

4.What changes need to be made in your work environment?

5.How do you like to be rewarded and acknowledged for a good job?

6.What is your greatest challenge or roadblock?

7.What makes you feel like a valuable contributor?

8.What support, tools/resources, skills or empowerment do you need to be more effective?

9.What strengths or talents do you have that aren't being utilized?

10.What de-motivates you?

11.What else needs to be asked?

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***************************************************************** Data Structure Model ***************************************************************** The model that shows information needed to support business functions is called 'Data Structure Model'.

This not only describes 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 shows order in which functions need to be carried out is called 'Process Model'.

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***************************************************************** Information Flow Model ***************************************************************** The model that shows how information flows around business is called 'Information Flow Model'.

The flow of information is shown by arrows between functions. Each arrow is labelled with information flowing.

Information can flow between business functions or between business functions and 'External Entities', i.e. organisations outside 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 called 'Data State Model'.

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

The diagram on right shows how 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 called 'Matrix Model'.

A simple matrix model is shown on right. This is know as 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 show departments in which functions are carried out.

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***************************************************************** Procedure Model ***************************************************************** The model that shows manner in which functions are executed as part of a process is called 'Procedure Model'.

A simple procedure model is shown on right.

Procedure models are very much same as ‘flowcharts’.

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

The optional elements of 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 in Integrated Modelling Method (IMM™).

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