The columns do not have to be in any particular order

Each column represents a simple generic model Although interconnected, the basic model of each

column must be unique Each row defines a unique, distinct perspective Each cell is unique and will not contain items from

another cell All cell models in each row constitute a complete

model from the perspective of that row The logic is generic and recursive

Data (What) ~ List of things important to the enterprise

Function (How) ~ List of processes the enterprise performs

Network (Where) ~ List of locations where the enterprise operates

People (Who) ~ List of organizational units Time (When) ~ List of business

events/cycles Motivation (Why) ~ List of business

goals/strategies

Data (What) ~ Entity relationship diagram

Function (How) ~ Business process model Network (Where) ~ Logistics network People (Who) ~ Organizational chart, with

roles; skill sets; security issues Time (When) ~ Business master schedule Motivation (Why) ~ Business plan

Data (What) ~ Data Model Function (How) ~ Essential Data flow

diagram; application architecture Network (Where) ~ Distributed system

architecture People (Who) ~ Human interface

architecture Time (When) ~ Dependency diagram,

entity life history Motivation (Why) ~ Business rule model

Data (What) ~ Data architecture; map to legacy data

Function (How) ~ System design; structure chart, pseudo-code

Network (Where) ~ System architecture People (Who) ~ User interface; security

design Time (When) ~ “Control Flow” diagram Motivation (Why) ~ Business rule design

Data (What) ~ Data design, physical storage design

Function (How) ~ Detailed program design Network (Where) ~ Network architecture People (Who) ~ Screens, security

architecture Time (When) ~ Timing definitions Motivation (Why) ~ Rule specification in

program logic

Data (What) ~ Converted data Function (How) ~ Executable programs Network (Where) ~ Communications

facilities People (Who) ~ Trained people Time (When) ~ Business events Motivation (Why) ~ Enforced rules

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