Collaborative Networks
by Camarinha-matos, Luis; Afsarmanesh, HamidehFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-06-06
Publisher(s): Springer-Verlag New York Inc
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Summary
This book introduces a contribution to the definition of reference models for Collaborative Networks. Particular emphasis is put on establishing a comprehensive modeling framework that captures and structures diverse perspectives of these complex entities.
Table of Contents
| Referees | p. vi |
| Foreword | p. vii |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Overview | p. 3 |
| Motivation for a theoretical foundation for collaborative networks | p. 5 |
| Related work on reference modeling for collaborative networks | p. 15 |
| Towards a CN Reference Model | p. 29 |
| Overview | p. 31 |
| Reference modeling: Needs and basic terminology | p. 33 |
| Collaboration forms | p. 51 |
| The ARCON modeling framework | p. 67 |
| ARCON reference models for collaborative networks | p. 83 |
| A comprehensive semantic indexing schema for ARCON | p. 113 |
| Further steps on CN reference modeling | p. 129 |
| Modeling Tools and Approaches | p. 135 |
| Overview | p. 137 |
| A survey of modeling methods and tools | p. 139 |
| A survey of soft modeling approaches for collaborative networks | p. 165 |
| Modeling Examples | p. 191 |
| Overview | p. 193 |
| A multi-model approach to analyze inter-organizational trust in VBEs | p. 195 |
| Networked partner selection with robust portfolio modeling | p. 215 |
| Modeling collaboration preparedness assessment | p. 227 |
| A benefit analysis model for collaborative networks | p. 253 |
| An approach in value systems modeling | p. 277 |
| Selection of a virtual organization coordinator | p. 297 |
| Modeling the value of expectations in collaborative networked | p. 311 organiza |
| Prospective performance measurement in virtual organizations | p. 319 |
| ANNEX: Biographies | p. 327 |
| Subjects Index | p. 333 |
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