W2O: methodology for the conversion of workflows into an essential object model

Abstract

The objective of this paper is the construction of an Essential Object Model for Information Systems. This model is derived from the organization workflows representing the business processes and follows rules described by the methodology proposed. To achieve the desired results, the methodology proposes two phases: process specification, to produce the business model, and generation of the Essential Object Model based on the business model obtained before. The leading threads of this methodology are: requirement elicitation and specification based on business model knowledge and information flow; tool background, use of common methods, and RUP-based development. The end result is a conceptual Essential Object Model with application flow and control separated from application logics.