scholarly journals Integrating Process Mapping Into The AIS Students Toolset

2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 61-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Bradford ◽  
Doug Roberts ◽  
Gordon Stroupe
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Data Flow ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Process Mapping ◽  
Process Maps ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

Over the past decade, the impact of technology on accounting practice has been profound. The professional landscape is rapidly changing, and todays accounting students have more career opportunities than ever before. While many accounting majors are still choosing the traditional routes of public or corporate accounting, others are tailoring their education toward management or systems consulting. As AIS educators it is imperative that we maintain currency in our curriculum for both the traditional majors and those students seeking a consulting career path.Although the AIS curriculum is applicable to both types of accounting majors, certain content is especially pertinent to those students interested in consulting. One subject that consultants draw upon extensively is systems documentation. Current AIS curriculum focuses on analysis, design, and documentation of systems from an internal control and data flow perspective, and students learn to use traditional accounting documentation tools. These techniques include document and systems flowcharts and data flow diagrams. While these tools may be sufficient for their intended purposes, they are not the primary documentation techniques used in the consulting profession. The objective of this paper is to advocate the inclusion of a popular management consulting documentation technique, process mapping, into the accounting curriculum. Process maps are used to better understand a business entity's current business processes and communicate these in a non-technical way. Additionally, process mapping can provide an initial foundation to successful process management.

scholarly journals CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS PROCESSES WITHIN THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF FASHION INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
Andrea Dobrosavljević ◽  
Snežana Urošević
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Business Process Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Demand Management ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
The Impact

Business processes are present in all types of organizations, regardless of the size or industry within which the organization operates. Successful business process management (BPM) is an indicator of the level of process maturity of the organization. Within the supply chain, it is possible to observe the presence of business processes of a collaborative nature, as BPM relies on the principles of partnership, development, and exchange of information through links that exist within this chain between all actors [1]. Within this paper, BPM in the relations with suppliers and consumers within the supply chain of organizations operating in the fashion industry is considered. Lambert [2] lists eight macro processes that take place in the supply chain, between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and end consumers, as follows: customer relationship management, supplier relationship management, demand management, order execution, fl ow management production, product development and commercialization and return management. Within this paper, a research is presented which analyzes the segments of managing collaborative business processes within the supply chain of the fashion industry, based on the responses of 508 managers and employees in the fashion industry in the Republic of Serbia. The needs for the development of certain segments in accordance with the needs of modern business process management have been explored.Scientifi c novelty. The research part of this paper relies on the application of Friedman's test which enables the analysis of the current state of BPM in relations with suppliers and consumers within the supply chain of the fashion industry, expressed through workers' responses with a ranking of their preferences. This paper contributes to the creation of a knowledge base within the research in the fi eld of the impact of BPM on improvements in the supply chain, on the basis of which it is possible to conduct further research and upgrade knowledge.Practical value. The fi ndings derived from the results of research of this type contribute to the development of the business from various aspects. The benefi ts can be refl ected not only through the strengthening of the competitive position but also through the sustainability of business on the basis of adequate application of BPM practices in all business segments. Accordingly, in addition to the scientifi c novelty, which is refl ected in the results of the rese arch work, there is a practical novelty, which is refl ected in the guidelines for the development of modern BPM within the supply chain of the fashion industry.

Alignment patterns for process-oriented appraisals and rewards: using HRM for BPM capability building

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aygun Shafagatova ◽  
Amy Van Looy
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Multidimensional Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Process Oriented ◽  
Process Context ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Employee Appraisals

PurposeWhile the business process management (BPM) literature highlights the significance of aligning employee appraisals and rewards practices with business processes, little is known about the realization. The purpose of this paper is to concretize the impact of process-oriented appraisals and rewards on business process performance and to provide empirical evidence on how organizations actually align their appraisals and rewards practices with BPM.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-method approach has been employed by combining survey results with case studies to offer first-hand evidence. Survey data have been used to quantify the real impact of process-oriented appraisals and rewards. Next, case studies with 10 organizations have allowed us to gain deeper insight into organizational practices for making appraisals and rewards more process-oriented.FindingsThe survey proves that process-oriented employee appraisals and rewards positively affect performance if different employee levels are involved. The case studies reveal similarities and differences in alignment efforts across organizations, based on pattern-matching and a multidimensional analysis, resulting in four alignment patterns.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings extend knowledge about appraisals and rewards within a business process context by providing a quantification and pattern refinement, which specifically advance a BPM-facilitating culture.Practical implicationsManagers and executives benefit from the recommendations for a gradual BPM adoption to improve the success of their business processes and their people-related practices.Originality/valueThe authors offer one of the first in-depth, cross-disciplinary studies that intend to bridge between the disciplines of BPM and human resource management (HRM).

Changes in the Strategic Internal Control of Companies under Crisis Pressure

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (37) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Mihaylova ◽  
Emil Papazov
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Control Environment ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Online Sales ◽  
Strategic Model ◽  
The Impact

Purpose of the article: The article aims at presenting and analysing key changes in the strategic internal control of companies under the pressure of crisis phenomena. The research question is how to adapt the strategic internal control to an evolving crisis through inclusion of control environmental sustainability measures, and strategic model adaptation.Methodology: A qualitative approach has been applied along with the research of larger companies from the brewery sector and small-and medium sized enterprises from the knitted fabrics manufacturing sector in Bulgaria. The study has also taken into consideration some companies’ strategic documents, as well as interviews with companies’ managers. The gathered information has been systematized, compared and evaluated with the help of the “Relative (Competitive) Advantage Matrix” model.Scientific aim: Understanding the impact of changes in strategic internal control on management under the pressure of crisis phenomena.Findings: The analysing of the quasi-control environment and competitive advantages is an important strategic management issue during crises. Competitive advantages derive mainly from the characteristics of the product (or service) that make it better than the products (or services) of competitors and they are associated with changes in the strategic internal control of companies under the pressure of hard times.Conclusions: Strategic internal control has to be adapted to the crisis situation through control environmental sustainability measures, strategic model adaptation and selected competitive advantages. Business processes are changing as a result of crisis times, then the control environment, risk assessments and competitive advantages need to be more detailed and analysed in different aspects. At the same time, the strategic internal control in hard times faces unexpected results, such as a drastic reduction in the incomes, a decrease in retail sales or a drastic increase in online sales. Using the collected information, comparisons can be made to better outline similarities and differences that will point out ways for improvement. This information should be brought to the attention of the personnel of the companies. The change in the activities should not be delayed in time, since information quickly becomes out-dated.

scholarly journals Architecting business process maps

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geert Poels ◽  
Félix García ◽  
Francisco Ruiz ◽  
Mario Piattini
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Process Mapping ◽  
Process Map ◽  
Process Maps ◽  
Meta Model ◽  
Modelling Languages ◽  
High Level ◽  
Process Architecture

Process maps provide a high-level overview of an organization?s business processes. While used for many years in different shapes and forms, there is little shared understanding of the concept and its relationship to business process architecture. In this paper, we position the concept of process map within the domain of architecture description. By ?architecting? the concept of business process map, we identify and clarify diverging views of this concept as found in the literature and set requirements for describing process maps. A meta-model for a process mapping language is produced as a result. The proposed meta-model allows investigating the suitability of EA modelling languages as a basis for defining a domain-specific language for process mapping along with the creation of a better understanding of business process architecture in relation to enterprise architecture, which can be beneficial for both BPM and EA professionals.

scholarly journals Methodology for business process development in the digital economy in the formation of a sustainable industrial development mechanism

Upravlenie ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-74
Author(s):  
O. E. Astafyeva
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Process Development ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Business Organisation ◽  
Digital Ecosystem ◽  
The Impact

The article considers the methodology of business process development in the digital business transformation. The aim of the study was to determine the dependence of sustainable enterprise development on the organisation of stakeholder engagement in the context of the digital ecosystem and the organisation of effective digital asset management.Taking into account the aim of the study, the main objectives are to study international experience of managing business development in digital transformation, determine the impact of ecosystems on business organisation and management of business processes and sustainability, and develop recommendations for business model formation and its alignment with the ecosystem market needs.The study resulted in the development of a sustainability framework in the digital ecosystem and proposals for digital ecosystem configurations that focus on giving and generating “value” when applying new ways and methods of “platform” interaction in the digital economy. Sustainability in digital transformation and ecosystematic business organisation depends on how digital assets are managed and approaches used to resource management. This process requires consideration of the methodology for business process development and research into changes in the external environment, identifying the possibility of integrating actors into the digital ecosystem development processes and defining tools for business process management.

scholarly journals Optimization of business process management at the enterprise

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-84
Author(s):  
Nataliia Sarai
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Business Process Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Enterprise Management ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Theoretical Generalization ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. The aim of the article is the development of theoretical, methodological provisions and practical recommendations for determining the content of business process and process approach in management of the enterprise, substantiation of classification features of grouping business processes and identifying indicators of evaluation of business processes of the enterprise and factors influencing their effectiveness. Methodology of research. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study is the position of modern economic theory, scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists to optimize the management of business processes at the enterprise. The following general scientific methods of research are used to achieve this goal: system-structural and terminological analysis – to streamline the conceptual and terminological apparatus regarding the economic content of the category "business process"; grouping, comparison and theoretical generalization – for the study of scientific works on the problems of business process management at the enterprise; inductions and deductions – to study the classification features of business process grouping and identify business process evaluation indicators at the enterprise; abstract and logical – for theoretical generalization and formulation of conclusions. Findings. The necessity of applying the process approach to the organization and management of the enterprise is substantiated. The economic essence of the category "business process" is determined. It is established that a business process is a structured sequence of actions to perform an appropriate type of activity at all stages of the life cycle of the subject activity. Characteristics of business processes: presence of internal and external users; functioning within and between divisions of the company and between different organizations; based on the way in which the organization works. The main characteristics of quality of business processes of the enterprise are determined, namely: effectiveness; efficiency; adaptability; anti-corruption. Originality. There was further development of the definition of the content of the business process and process approach in management of the enterprise are generalized, the classification features of grouping of business processes are substantiated and the possibilities of application of indicators of estimation of business processes of enterprise and factors of influence on their efficiency in management of domestic enterprises are offered. Practical value.Recommendations are proposed which define the conditions for ensuring optimization of business process management at the enterprise, in particular: application of the process approach to enterprise management; use of a scorecard to evaluate the business processes of an enterprise determining the impact of factors on their effectiveness. Key words: process; business process; process approach; indicator; factor; enterprise management.

scholarly journals Ambidextrous IT capabilities and business process performance: an empirical analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 1077-1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Ferraris ◽  
Filippo Monge ◽  
Jens Mueller
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Business Process Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
It Capabilities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Process Level

Purpose In several studies, it has been found that organizational performance is affected by ambidextrous IT capabilities. Nevertheless, business processes are essential to the value generation conversion of IT investment into performance. In the literature, this focus on the impact of IT capabilities at the business process level is still under investigated. So, the purpose of this paper is to test the effects of explorative and exploitative business process IT capabilities on business process performances (BPP) and the positive moderator role of business process management (BPM) capabilities. Design/methodology/approach This analysis has been done through a quantitative study in the Italian hotel industry. An OLS regression analysis has been carried out on a sample of 404 firms. Findings The study identifies distinct effects related to exploration and exploitation and finds a moderating effect of BPM capabilities, explaining their positive impact on BPP. Originality/value The main purpose of the paper is to contribute to the area of business process management by demonstrating the importance of both explorative and exploitative IT capabilities for a business process as well as the managerial capabilities at the process level. Furthermore, this focus at the process level allows us to add original insights into research on ambidexterity by expanding existing works.

scholarly journals Modelling factors of influence on business process management in the organizations of the clothing industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (05) ◽  
pp. 477-484
Author(s):  
ANDREA DOBROSAVLJEVIĆ ◽  
SNEŽANA UROŠEVIĆ ◽  
MILOVAN VUKOVIĆ ◽  
NADA ŠTRBAC
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Business Process Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Clothing Industry ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Best Business Practices ◽  
The Impact

Business process management (BPM) in organizations of the clothing industry can be considered as a practice of importance for establishing a stable and progressive business. In contemporary business, which considers the application of best business practices within production-business systems, effective process management becomes important and emerges as a practice that contributes to the overall improvement of the organization’s operations. BPM focuses on improving both internal and inter-organizational operations that take place between organizations within the supply chain of clothing industry. The effective BPM in the organizations of the clothing industry may depend on the establishment of the various elements. The assumption is that influential elements are specifics of the garment industry such as the primary BPM activities, the different dimensions of BPM which are consistent with a comprehensive view of this approach, as well as the mere involvement of human resources in the business processes of the organizations. The defined influential elements are treated as variables of the structural model, created by the implementation of the IBM SPSS AMOS structural modelling program, exploring a number of hypothesized impacts. The results of this research help to understanding the impact of these elements on the strengthening BPM practice in the clothing industry organizations.

scholarly journals INNOVATIVE-DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS KEY LINK OF INDUSTRY X.0 FORMATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF VIRTUAL REALITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Nataliia Kraus ◽  
Oleksandr Marchenko
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Digital Products ◽  
Key Innovation ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Digital Entrepreneurship ◽  
Digital Spaces

Purpose of the scientific research. Purpose of the research is to present the features of formation and content of innovative-digital entrepreneurship as the foundation on which Industry X.0 is built in the conditions of new virtual reality and technologies that change the business in the direction of its digitalization. The object of the scientific research. The object of the scientific research is the process of digitalization of business activity as a key link in the formation of Industry X.0 through the prism of CFO-3600 competencies in terms of virtual reality, to indicate the features of digital transformation of the enterprise with Office 365. Methodology. On the basis of dialectical, systemic and matrix methods the digitalization of enterprises is investigated, which determines new quality and format of business work in new virtual reality. The comparative analysis of innovative-digital spaces that determine networking in the development of Industry X.0 is used. The result of the article. Key innovation problems that need to be solved in the conditions of formation of Industry X.0 are presented, among which are named: innovation infrastructure and financing innovation, capability to generate knowledge, to learn and disseminate knowledge, governance of innovation. It is determined that CFO tools are the ability to build competencies within financial service and delegate (dependence on individuals); actively use outsourcing (the ability to build partnerships); actively use cloud solutions (readiness of architecture, economy). Practical implications. The strengths and weaknesses of “digital managers” at the stage of formation of Industry X.0 in the conditions of virtual reality are revealed. Thus, the strengths include technological literacy and a broad outlook; knowledge of technological architecture; significant experience in project implementation; strategic thinking; understanding the impact of technology on business processes and customer/consumer behavior. The world innovation and digital spaces that form the virtual reality of Industry X.0, which specialize in the connection of digital products/services, digital engineering, digital production/operations, are indicated. Value/originality. It is proposed to implement digital transformation of the enterprise with Office 365 through: solving a number of tasks in the implementation of digital transformation project of the enterprise; taking into account the challenges and threats of implementing Office 365 for the enterprise; the expected result from the migration to Office 365; Office 365 as a tool for transformation (Office 365 E3, Enchange Online, Skype for Business, Microsoft Intune); values for entrepreneurship. The process of achieving confidentiality in digital enterprise is defined.

scholarly journals Model and technology for prioritizing the implementation end-to-end business processes components of the green economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serhii Сhalyi ◽  
Ihor Levykin ◽  
Igor Guryev
Keyword(s):  
Decision Maker ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Shared Resources ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
End To End ◽  
The Impact

The problem of sustainable development of production is directly related to the three components of the "green economy" - economic, social, and environmental. Their harmonious combination makes it possible to obtain results that improve the social relations of both producers and consumers of goods and services. The implementation of the components of the "green economy" is carried out by various projects. The projects are carried out by irregular end-to-end business processes that compete for common resources in the process of their implementation. The impact on the components of the "green economy" is realized by the proposed model and technology. For this purpose, the software tool <ADVISOR DECISION-MAKER> was developed. The use of this tool by the decision-maker employee allows them to find the best solutions for process management. The solution is represented as priorities to access to shared resources by each process. This ensures their fulfillment within the deadlines established by the contracts. The level of innovations, economic indicators, production stability and competitive ability of products in a dynamically changing market is thereby improved. The results of such commercialization of scientific research have an impact on all components of the "green economy".

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