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When information systems are specified, developed and evaluated, such systems need to be understood contextually. A vital step during information systems development is therefore business modeling. Critical issues when developing such systems are what aspects to take into consideration. There is a need to understand different aspects of the organization and how the information systems can be supportive and integrating different parts of the organization.
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Olausson, J., Lind, M. (2006). Modelling Assignments. In: Nilsson, A.G., Gustas, R., Wojtkowski, W., Wojtkowski, W.G., Wrycza, S., Zupančič, J. (eds) Advances in Information Systems Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-36402-5_26
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