Author:
José Cordeiro
Affiliation:
E.S.T. Setúbal, I.P.S, Portugal
Keyword(s):
Information Systems, Information Systems Modelling, Human-Centred Information Systems, Human Relativism, Organisational Semiotics, Theory of Organized Activity, Enterprise Ontology, NOMIS, NOMIS
Vision, NOMIS Models, NOMIS Modelling Notation, NOMIS Metamodel.
Abstract:
NOMIS is an innovative human centred information systems modelling approach that is based on human
observable actions. Its goal is to achieve the desired objectivity and precision required to engineer information
systems (IS). NOMIS proposes a vision into an IS from different views that are complimentary and
comprehensive. Some of these views are adaptations and extensions of the theoretical IS insights provided by
the theories of Organisational Semiotics, the Theory of Organised Activity and Enterprise Ontology. NOMIS
also proposes a modelling graphical notation and a set of tables and diagrams to represent NOMIS vision and
views. In this paper we provide a brief overview of NOMIS and its modelling aspects including NOMIS
elements metamodel and NOMIS notation. A case study of a course system is used to show some practical
examples of NOMIS notation application and also to deliver a real system according to NOMIS approach as
one possible implementation.