Original scientific paper
Comparison of Simple Graphical Process Models
Katarina Tomičić-Pupek
orcid.org/0000-0001-6188-7395
; Faculty of organization and informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin, Croatia
Ivan Vidović
; Faculty of organization and informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin, Croatia
Martina Tomičić Furjan
orcid.org/0000-0002-1078-8220
; Faculty of organization and informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin, Croatia
Abstract
Comparing the structure of graphical process models can reveal a number of process variations. Since most contemporary norms for process modelling rely on directed connectivity of objects in the model, connections between objects form sequences which can be translated into performing scenarios. Whereas sequences can be tested for completeness in performing process activities using simulation methods, the similarity or difference in static characteristics of sequences in different model variants are difficult to explore. The goal of the paper is to test the application of a method for comparison of graphical models by analyzing and comparing static characteristics of process models. Consequently, a metamodel for process models is developed followed by a comparison procedure conducted using a graphical model comparison algorithm.
Keywords
graphical process model; meta-model; comparison
Hrčak ID:
93741
URI
Publication date:
14.12.2012.
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