Supporting Different Dimensions of Adaptabilityin Workflow Modeling

  • Authors:
  • Monica Divitini;Carla Simone

  • Affiliations:
  • IDI – Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway (E-mail: Monica.Divitini@idi.ntnu.no);DI – University of Torino, Corso Svizzera 185-10149 Torino, Italy (E-mail: simone@di.unito.it)

  • Venue:
  • Computer Supported Cooperative Work
  • Year:
  • 2000

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Abstract

This paper discusses the theme of workflow systemadaptability in relation to process modeling. Startingfrom a discussion on the role of formal constructs incooperation, the main claim is that adaptabilityinvolves different dimensions of process modeling.These dimensions concern the possibility to flexiblycombine a rich set of basic categories in order toobtain the most suitable language for modeling thetarget business process and the work practices aroundit; to take into account various levels of visibilityof the contexts of definition and use of a processmodel; and finally to allow for temporary as well aspermanent modifications of the process itself.Ariadne, a notation conceived for the above purpose,is illustrated by means of a working example.Moreover, the paper presents the main designprinciples governing Ariadne's implementation.