Value Matrix : An Application of Goal-Driven Methodology for Business Portal Development

by Yang, Chih-Chang

This study utilize the goal-driven methodology, from Wu et al (2006), to derive high-level strategies concerning the value activities and potential competitive advantages, and thereby determine the requirement specification of core e-services for a B2C Website development. A real word case of B2C Website application development from H Company firm is use to illustrate its concept, elicitation process and applicability. The results indicate that this approach not only provides e-business managers a framework to help them develop differentiated EC strategies and gain the competitive advantages, but also assists system designers to effectively translate the core e-services into critical system requirements.