Business Object Modeling Framework for Distributed Enterprise

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Nemuraitė, Lina

Affiliations: Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų 50–108, 3028 Kaunas, Lithuania. E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: In this paper the framework for business object modeling with focus on distributed enterprise is proposed. It is based on Business Object Architecture, UML and Catalysis method. Business Object Architecture is methodology bringing business semantics to component-based development – the next generation of object-oriented methodology. Basic modeling concepts are business objects, business processes and business rules. Process of business process modeling with Business Objects is described and generic modeling patterns are presented. The framework is illustrated via work effort process modeling.

Keywords: object-oriented, business object architecture, business process, business rule

DOI: 10.3233/INF-1999-10204

Journal: Informatica, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 189-202, 1999