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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Towards dynamic processes-of-business processes: a new understanding

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Author(s):
Cagnin, Maria Istela [1] ; Nakagawa, Elisa Yumi [2]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Mato Grosso do Sul, Coll Comp, Campo Grande, MS - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Comp Syst, Sao Carlos - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT JOURNAL; v. 27, n. 5, p. 1545-1568, AUG 10 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Purpose - The main purpose of this work is to overcome the difficulty to manage large, dynamic business processes formed from the complicated interplay of business processes of distinct organizations, which take part of strategic alliances of organizations (joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions) and have their software systems as part of complex, large software-intensive systems called Systems of Systems (SoS). Hence, the authors introduce the novel concept of Processes-of-Business Processes (PoP), deepening on their characteristics and related key terms. Design/methodology/approach - Based on the systematically retrieved and analyzed literature and on the authors' experience from research/industrial projects, the authors defined PoP and have applied them in the Brazilian public health SoS, which involve several organizations and their business processes and their independent software systems as well. Findings - Provided by PoP, a new understanding of the large, dynamic business processes of alliances of organizations is fundamental to advance both the state of the art and the state of the practice on business process management. Research limitations/implications - The adoption of PoP in other real-world scenarios is still required to get quantitative evidence. Practical implications - The adoption of PoP can certainly contribute to the success of new businesses and even promoting sustainability and longevity of SoS, which are in fact deeply impacted by business processes. Originality/value - The concept of PoP can change the mindset of the research community and practitioners about how large, dynamic business processes should be seen and further managed. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/24144-7 - Technologies and solutions for enabling the cloud of things paradigm
Grantee:José Neuman de Souza
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants