Application of Reference Models in Technology Management

13 Pages Posted: 21 Aug 2017

Date Written: March 20, 2012

Abstract

Reference models, sometimes called with other different words, prepare a general model from a specific view of the related environment. Reference models are considered as a basic foundation to create: 1) a common language among specialists 2) a reference for the entities such as processes 3) relationships among entities 4) tools and decision making procedures for the real world.

In this report, it's tried the definitions of reference model in the selected papers have been reviewed. It's noticeable that in many papers the term of framework is used instead of reference model. Also, applications of reference models are reviewed and finally future studies are suggested.

Keywords: Reference Model, Technology Management

JEL Classification: M19

Suggested Citation

Madani, Farshad, Application of Reference Models in Technology Management (March 20, 2012). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3022869 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3022869

Farshad Madani (Contact Author)

Portland State University ( email )

4633 SW Huber St Apt5
Portland, OR Oregon 97207
United States

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