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The visualization of object-oriented enterprise modeling Zhang, Xu

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This research work is focused on the development of a visual Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool for Object-Oriented Enterprise Modeling (OOEM) methodology. Based on an ontological foundation, OOEM is an object-oriented analysis and design methodology that provides a set of rules for and a systematic approach to enterprise modeling. Previous research has demonstrated that the ontological rules of OOEM could be stored within a CASE tool to direct model construction and check model integrity. The thesis designs and technically implements such a CASE tool for OOEM. It explores theoretical and technical solutions to the issues identified by previous research; investigates more OOEM modeling and analysis features that could be incorporated into a visual CASE tool; and also studies empirically the usefulness and accessibility of such a tool to its intended user audience. The empirical study shows that the resulted CASE tool does help analysts to appreciate OOEM strengths and to apply the methodology with increased effectiveness and efficiency.

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Title
The visualization of object-oriented enterprise modeling
Creator
Zhang, Xu
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Date Issued
1999
Description
This research work is focused on the development of a visual Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool for Object-Oriented Enterprise Modeling (OOEM) methodology. Based on an ontological foundation, OOEM is an object-oriented analysis and design methodology that provides a set of rules for and a systematic approach to enterprise modeling. Previous research has demonstrated that the ontological rules of OOEM could be stored within a CASE tool to direct model construction and check model integrity. The thesis designs and technically implements such a CASE tool for OOEM. It explores theoretical and technical solutions to the issues identified by previous research; investigates more OOEM modeling and analysis features that could be incorporated into a visual CASE tool; and also studies empirically the usefulness and accessibility of such a tool to its intended user audience. The empirical study shows that the resulted CASE tool does help analysts to appreciate OOEM strengths and to apply the methodology with increased effectiveness and efficiency.
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Genre
Thesis/Dissertation
Type
Text
File Format
application/pdf
Language
eng
Date Available
2009-06-11
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.
DOI
10.14288/1.0088927
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/9000
Degree
Master of Science in Business - MScB
Program
Business Administration
Affiliation
Business, Sauder School of
Degree Grantor
University of British Columbia
Graduation Date
1999-05
Campus
UBCV
Scholarly Level
Graduate
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