Enterprise (definition)

Introduction of the notion

Source: Enterprise Transformation Manifesto; paragraph 1.1.a and 1.1.b and CEISAR-Praxeme Glossary.

The term “Enterprise” covers the companies, groups, organizations, associations… be they public or private, for profit or not-for-profit. The term “Enterprise” may also be used in its other meaning and refer to human endeavor, project, adventure, exploration… Praxeme plays on both meanings of Enterprise. What is at stake is the domain for the application of the enterprise methodology (companies, networks, weapon systems, actions systems…).

Canonical definition

Any type of organized and willful entity or action