an abstract description of an actual or proposed process that represents selected process elements that are considered important to the purpose of the model and can be enacted by a human or machine
an abstraction of business processes
a UML extension of an activity diagram used to model a business process - this diagram shows what goal the process has, the inputs, outputs, events and information that are involved in the process
A type of model contained in the R/3 Reference Model used for describing R/3 processes and scenarios and how they are related to one another. You can display the process model in graphical form as EPCs and value chains. These models can also be displayed and changed using third-party modeling tools (from such vendors as Visio, Intellicorp, and Aris).
See process model, MOF and process model, MSF.
A model type contained in the SAP Reference Structure used for describing SAP processes and scenarios and how they are related to one another. You can display process models in graphical form as value chains and EPCs. These models can also be displayed and changed using third-party modeling tools (from such vendors as Visio, Intellicorp, and Aris).
A representation of a system/software development process activity intended to explain the behavior of some aspects of it. The process model is less complex or complete than the activity or artifact modeled. Also, know as a life cycle model.
A Process Model is a proposal to assist parliament make decisions concerning constitutional reform. In Australia, process models are devised to involve the public in republicanism.