Towards an enterprise modelling method for CSCW systems
Spencer Smith, Cornelia Boldyreff · 2002
Autonomy is seen as a central concept for the modelling of enterprises, particularly where we are proposing to develop systems for the support of cooperative work (CSCW systems). Autonomy in a cooperative setting is not dealt with well by current enterprise modelling methods. We look to the area of distributed artificial intelligence for work that deals with this, and adapt what we find to the needs of a software development method. Two key concepts, of commitment and intention, are seen as central to the modelling of autonomy and cooperation in enterprises. Some plans are laid for an enterprise modelling method for CSCW-system development.>