Reusability of information models has been discussed in science and practice for many years. Reference models are information models that are developed with the aim of being reused for different but similar application scenarios. They primarily promise time and cost savings, since parts of the reference models can be reused. The topic of reference modeling is addressed in this book from different perspectives: Besides reference modeling languages that provide special modeling language concepts for the development and application of reference models, reference modeling methodologies are discussed, which additionally provide procedure models for the construction and application of reference models. Moreover, particular reference models are discussed and evaluated.

Version Management for Reference Models: Design and Implementation.- Adaptive Reference Modeling: Integrating Configurative and Generic Adaptation Techniques for Information Models.- Configurable Process Models A Foundational Approach.- Supporting Enterprise Systems Introduction by Controlling-Enabled Configurative Reference Modeling.- RefModPM: Reference Information Model for Enterprise-Wide Project Planning, Controlling and Coordination in Matrix Project Organizations.- Application-Oriented Evaluation of the SDM Reference Model: Framework, Instantiation and Initial Findings.