General System Outline goal architecture

Abstract

In designing a complex information system, it is not always possible for the user to be able to specify all his requirements prior to the design. It is, therefore, necessary to follow a goal driven design process. Such a design necessitates to put forward a generic goal architecture based on both the generic and some system specific characteristics together with some strategic goals. These constitute the “system concept”. Drawing a framework for the system concept and the use of a Reference Model (RM) facilitate the design process and minimize the risk of missing user requirements. Such a goal driven design process enables also a meaningful and effective transition from the implementation strategy to fielded systems which would otherwise be non-realizable for the whole system with the current state-of-the-art technology.