# VSM Mapping Schema v1.0 Schema definition for entity-to-VSM concept mapping documents. ## Required Sections ### Economic Entity Reference The name and identifier of the economic entity being mapped. Must correspond to an existing entity in the entities collection. ### VSM Concept Reference The name and identifier of the VSM concept being mapped to. Must correspond to an existing concept in the concepts collection. ### Mapping Rationale A detailed explanation of why this economic entity maps to this VSM concept. Should reference specific properties of both the entity and the concept that justify the mapping (minimum 30 words). ### Mapping Strength One of: - **Strong**: Direct structural or functional correspondence - **Moderate**: Clear conceptual parallel with some differences - **Weak**: Loose analogy or partial overlap ## Optional Sections ### Counter-arguments Reasons why this mapping might be contested or why the entity might not fit the VSM concept perfectly. ### Alternative Mappings Other VSM concepts this entity could plausibly map to, with brief rationale for each alternative. ## Quality Metrics Used by the `evaluate-entity` prompt template when assessing mapping quality. Each dimension is scored 1–5, where 1 = very poor and 5 = excellent. ### Rationale Rigour (1-5) Is the mapping justified with reference to Beer's VSM definitions, not just surface-level analogy? A score of 5 means the rationale cites specific VSM properties (e.g., "S2 attenuates variety between S1 units") and shows how the economic entity fulfils that role. A score of 1 means the rationale is a loose metaphor with no structural grounding. ### Strength Calibration (1-5) Is the declared Mapping Strength (Strong, Moderate, Weak) consistent with the rationale given? A score of 5 means the declared strength matches the depth of correspondence described. A score of 1 means the strength is overclaimed (e.g., "Strong" for a tangential analogy) or underclaimed (e.g., "Weak" for a direct structural match). ## Validation Rules 1. The document MUST contain an H1 heading in the format "Entity Name -> VSM Concept Name". 2. The document MUST contain all four required sections: Economic Entity Reference, VSM Concept Reference, Mapping Rationale, Mapping Strength. 3. The Mapping Strength MUST be one of: Strong, Moderate, Weak. 4. The document MUST reference both an economic entity and a VSM concept.