1. A generic nested set hierarchy system and framework for defining and aligning ecosystem ontology, architecture, processes, process operands and operand states to provide transparency and commonality among enterprise architecture models, operations reference models and maturity models; to simplify navigation of ecosystem complexity; to assist identification of process interdependencies and potential tradeoffs; and to transform process input resources of labor, information technology, finances and assets into valued system outputs including improved process, process interdependency and/or system workflow, information flow, collaboration and/or value flow.