Business Rules Catalog

Instructions:
1. Use the following template for each business rule.
2. Capture all business rules in a single doc file.

1.1

Business Rule Name

Identifier: BR##
Description:
Detailed description of the rule. Typically written in structured English or pseudo code. Consider using a
flowchart or UML activity diagram to depict procedural logic.
Example:
Optional section. Sometimes a business rule is easier to understand when one or more examples are
provided.
Related Rules:
Optional section.
List other business rules related to this one. Word Tip: If you mark each business rule with a heading type
(e.g. Heading 1, Heading 2, ) you can then add an automatic link to the rule by inserting a crossreference (Insert menu, Cross-reference item, then insert a heading). E.g.. Instructions:.
Reference(s):
Applicable references, such as explanatory documents (printed or electronic), pertinent to this business
rule.
Notes:
Any applicable notes, issues,
Assumptions:
1. Assumption (indicate "None" if none)
Notes:
Optional section.
1. List an "to dos", concerns to be addressed,
2. List any important decisions made during the development of this business rule.

Author: Scott Ambler

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Saturday, February 11, 2006