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An ontological analysis of the notion of community in the RM-ODP enterprise language
- Source :
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Computer Standards & Interfaces . Mar2013, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p257-268. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Abstract: In our past work, we have shown that a number of theories from conceptual modeling and ontological analysis can be used to clarify the definitions of role-related and goal-related concepts in the RM-ODP [1,2]. This paper builds up on our earlier efforts by providing an ontology-based account for the notion of communities in the reference model''s Enterprise Language [38]. We address issues regarding the composition of communities, the filling of roles in communities, the decomposition of a community''s objective into sub-objectives (delegated to community members). The use of an ontology that deals with aspects of social reality and intentionality [30] plays an important role in this account, revealing the intentionality of communities and enterprise objects; the social relations between communities and enterprise objects in the community; the social relations between objects in the community; the social relations between communities; the normative character of a community''s contract, etc. The analysis allows us to propose well-founded recommendations for clarifications and identify potential amendments to the standard as well as issues for further investigation. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09205489
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Computer Standards & Interfaces
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 84645675
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csi.2012.01.007