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Case Method R. Barker

Case Method By R. Barker

Case Method by R. Barker

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This definitive book is endorsed by ORACLE, one of the leading database corporations today, and explains key techniques for defining the functionality of a business and subsequent high-quality integrated systems.

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Case Method: Function and Process Modelling by R. Barker

This text includes an in-depth account of modelling business functions and a wealth of realistic examples illustrating function and process modelling in practice. It provides clear guidelines for when to use each technique and a comprehensive glossary of all important terms. Features * Easy-to-learn techniques for modelling key business functions, processes, and events. * A wealth of realistic examples illustrating function and process modelling in practice. * Clear guidelines for when to use each technique. * A comprehensive glossary of all important terms.

Table of Contents

Introduction Objectives of Function and Process Modelling * Generic Models * Complexity * The Key Issues * Benefits of Function Modelling * How to Use This Book A Simple Example The Example * System Implementation * So What Have We Found? Basic Conventions and Definitions Business Objective * Business Function * Function Modelling Rules * Information Modelling * Event * Elementary Business Function * Summary of Concepts * Function Decomposition * Summary Identifying Business Functions Identifying Business Functions * A Word of Warning * Summary The Function Hierarchy Constructing a Function Hierarchy * Testing a Hierarchy * Quality of the Model * Presentation * Summary Introduction Function Dependency The Second Example * Function Hierarchy * Deriving a Systems Development Strategy * Summary Function Dependency Diagrams Function Dependency * Key Result * Detailed Function Dependency Diagram * Using Function Dependency Diagrams * Identifying and Modelling Dependencies * How to Read a Function Dependency Diagram * Quality Checking the Diagram * Feedback * Summary Related Concepts Common Business Function * Function Detail and Frequencies * Functions by Role * Functions by Business Unit * Functions by Geographic Location * Mechanisms * How Functions Use Entities, Attributes and Relationships * Finding Volumetric Information * Object-Oriented Analysis * Use of CASE Tools * System Design * Summary Detailed Function Definition Introduction * Elementary Business Function * Function Logic * When to Do It * Simplifying Function Logic * Detailed Function Logic * Summary Logical System Design Introduction * System Design * Presentation * Increasing the Scope of a System * Maintaining Elementary Functions * Producing an Initial System Structure * Making It Relevant * Revisiting the Techniques * Alternative Approaches * Summary Dataflow Diagrams Two Uses of Dataflow Diagrams * Datastore * Dataflow * Constructing a Dataflow Diagram * Quality Checks * Summary Realtime Modelling Introduction * State Transition Diagrams * State * Transition-A Process Trigger * Extending the Example * How to Construct a State Transition Diagram * Quality Checking a State Transition Diagram * A Familiar Example for computer Users * Summary Realtime Modelling-Conventions and Complex Example Advanced Conventions * Representation * Syntax * Quality Matrix * More about Events * A Complex Example * Summary Physical System Design Introduction * Choosing the Right Approach * Aims of Physical System Design * So Where Should We Focus Our Efforts? * The Computer Application * Designing Paper Forms * Summary So Far * Physical Design from State Diagrams * Physical Design from Dataflow Diagrams * Summary When to Use What Fastpath System Development * Reverse Engineering Quality and Completeness Checks Presentation to Senior Management Appendices Process Normalization * Valid Constructs * Detailed Definitions * Use of CASE Tools * Atlantis Island Flights-Full Hierarchy * On the Road Garages-Full Hierarchy * Generic Patterns * Meta Model * Other Modelling Conventions

Additional information

GOR005631333
9780201565256
0201565250
Case Method: Function and Process Modelling by R. Barker
R. Barker
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
1992-12-16
400
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