Simple answer - Where the conceptual data model require a taxonomy. The
conceptual data model should specify places where a more concrete model is
required. This is normally done to meet some specific set of requirements. (01)
Can you share your model with this group? Perhaps it will enable some more
specific input. (02)
Duane (03)
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Subject: [ontolog-forum] Where does a taxonomy fit into a conceptual
datamodel? (05)
This week, a member of our TaxCop (Taxonomy Community of Practice) group
posted this question. (06)
"I am working on developing an enterprise wide conceptual data model. I
wanted to know how developing a taxonomy is useful for the data model.? (07)
My background is microbiology and library science. I have only a vague idea
about what an "enterprise wide conceptional model" is. Since the membership
of Ontolog forum seems to be very technical, I would like to know how you
would answer this question? Here is some more background for the question: (08)
Here is what I have to do. I have several budgets such as Finance, Human
Asset etc. Now I am categorizing my Finance subject area into following
: (09)
Fund Management
Payment Management
Cost Accounting
Receipt Management
Asset Management
Now I can sub categorize any of these category , i.e. Fund Management is
categorized into following:
Account Structure
Budget
GL Account
Audit Finding
Available Funding etc
Now you can see, I am developing this category, so where is Taxonomy
here? Here is description of my Fund Management : (010)
"Funds Management activities capture the highest level of financial data
and summarizes and maintains account balances by fund structure. Funds
Management is also the primary tool for carrying out the Agency
responsibility of establishing a system and maintaining official records
for ensuring that it does not obligate or disburse funds in excess of
those appropriated and/or authorized. Information captures processes
involved with Funds Management include budget preparation, budget
formulation, funds allocation, budget execution and funds control." (011)
Does this description mean to Taxonomy?
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