The IRD template typically includes the following elements:
* Direct relationships: where one entity interacts with another directly (e.g., a manager reports to a department head).
* Indirect relationships: where an entity is connected to another through multiple intermediate entities (e.g., a customer's order affects a supplier who then affects a manufacturer). - **Relationship types**: These can be categorized as: * Hierarchical: where one entity has authority over or manages another. * Collaborative: where entities work together towards a common goal. * Informational: where entities share information with each other. * Resource-based: where entities rely on shared resources.
The IRD template is often used in various applications, such as:
By using an Interrelationship Diagram template, you can:
Here's a simple example of what an IRD template might look like: ``` Entity 1 (Customer) → Reports to Entity 2 (Sales Team) Entity 2 (Sales Team) → Collaborates with Entity 3 (Marketing Department) Entity 3 (Marketing Department) → Relies on Resource Entity 4 (Database) ``` In this example, the customer reports to the sales team, which collaborates with the marketing department, which relies on a database as a resource. This simple IRD template illustrates three relationships between entities: hierarchical, collaborative, and resource-based.