Collaborative Networks: Reference Modeling

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Collaborative Networks: Reference Modeling works to establish a theoretical foundation for Collaborative Networks. Particular emphasis is put on modeling multiple facets of collaborative networks and establishing a comprehensive modeling framework that captures and structures diverse perspectives of these complex entities. Further, this book introduces a contribution to the definition of reference models for Collaborative Networks. Collaborative Networks: Reference Modeling provides valuable elements for researchers, PhD students, engineers, managers, and leading practitioners interested in collaborative systems and networked society. Front Matter....Pages i-vi Overview....Pages 4-4 Motivation for a theoretical foundation for collaborative networks....Pages 5-14 Related work on reference modeling for collaborative networks....Pages 15-28 Overview....Pages 31-32 Reference modeling: Needs and basic terminology....Pages 33-50 Collaboration forms....Pages 51-66 The ARCON modeling framework....Pages 67-82 ARCON reference models for collaborative networks....Pages 83-112 A comprehensive semantic indexing schema for ARCON....Pages 113-128 Further steps on CN reference modeling....Pages 129-134 Overview....Pages 138-138 A survey of modeling methods and tools....Pages 139-164 A survey of soft modeling approaches for collaborative networks....Pages 165-190 Overview....Pages 193-194 A multi-model approach to analyze inter-organizational trust in VBEs....Pages 195-214 Networked partner selection with robust portfolio modeling....Pages 215-226 Modeling collaboration preparedness assessment....Pages 227-252 A benefit analysis model for collaborative networks....Pages 253-276 An approach in value systems modeling....Pages 277-296 Selection of a virtual organization coordinator....Pages 297-310 Modeling the value of expectations in collaborative networked organizations....Pages 311-318 Prospective performance measurement in virtual organizations....Pages 319-326 Erratum....Pages 334-334 Back Matter....Pages 327-332