Divitini, MonicaSimone, Carla2020-06-062020-06-06200036831http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008751210054https://dl.eusset.eu/handle/20.500.12015/3569This paper discusses the theme of workflow systemadaptability in relation to process modeling. Startingfrom a discussion on the role of formal constructs incooperation, the main claim is that adaptabilityinvolves different dimensions of process modeling.These dimensions concern the possibility to flexiblycombine a rich set of basic categories in order toobtain the most suitable language for modeling thetarget business process and the work practices aroundit; to take into account various levels of visibilityof the contexts of definition and use of a processmodel; and finally to allow for temporary as well aspermanent modifications of the process itself.Ariadne, a notation conceived for the above purpose,is illustrated by means of a working example.Moreover, the paper presents the main designprinciples governing Ariadne's implementation.agent-based architecturesarticulation workcoordination mechanismprocess modelingText/Journal Article10.1023/A:10087512100541573-7551