Semantic Werks

i* is a theoretical framework for modeling non-functional requirements (decision criteria in strategy selection?) in software systems. This paper will examine how i* notions of actors, goals, dependencies and softgoals correspond to equivalent constructs in CWA. Where such correspondences don’t exist, I examine why this is, and suggest some possible mappings, as appropriate. Finally, I conclude with some thoughts on applications of an integrated software-based work analysis framework.

Questions:

• What is the connection between i* concepts, organization modeling techniques, and CWA?
• How does the notion of ‘goal’ that occurs often in requirements engineering map onto CWA components (clearly in the notion that each ‘Actor’ has a Goal).
• How does the i* framework handle the notion of dynamic goals?
• Where do the ‘goals’ a worker considers when making decisions at the Knowledge-Based Behaviour level come from? Can we use i* to define these?
• Where/when is it appropriate to leverage software requirements techniques and CWA

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