Characteristic for a category model is that connections between categories are formed by prevailing conditions. Factor model for planning work. Another name for factor models therefore, is influence models. Compared with process models, factor models focus on conditions which vary in the business. For example, instead of describing how goals are created and used, factor models describe how insight into them is affected by other factors varying, e.g. problem insight.
Factors occur in different forms.
Goals, visions, problems, strengths, fields of force, and critical success factors are some examples. Characteristic for factor models is that the connection between factors consists of their experienced influence. There are a large number of different business models available. Choosing a suitable type of model depends, of course, to a large extent on the situation. The aim of this presentation has been to point out special characteristics of four basic types of business models.