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Feature‐oriented workflow modelling based on enterprise human resource planning

Roger Atsa Etoundi (Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon)
Marcel Fouda Ndjodo (Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon)
Marthe Aurellie Monessa (IRIC, University of Yaounde II, Yaounde, Cameroon)
Erick Patrick Zobo (Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon)

Business Process Management Journal

ISSN: 1463-7154

Article publication date: 1 September 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

In the field of information systems, workflow modelling has attracted a lot of researchers. Most works in the domain do not take into consideration the concrete execution of resulting workflows. This failure puts beside the time and resource concepts. The aim of this paper is to develop a model that allows to deal with the execution of workflows based on the constraints of the resources.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on the domain engineering approach, one describes models of a business processes, and resources in an incremental manner. At each step of the modelling, one defines some requirements for the validation of the models.

Findings

The formalization gives the core features that are suitable to deal with the organisational aspect of business process management. These features are generic as they can be extended to capture the representation of various stages in the resource and business process management.

Research limitations/implications

This paper does not deal with the concrete assignment of tasks to resources, and does not show how these features can be refined in order to model real world business processes. This work can be extended by defining some case studies, developing a supporting tool and carrying analysis.

Practical implications

By applying these models in daily work, enterprises will improve their productivity and deal with the competitive pressure of the network economy.

Originality/value

This paper defines an ontological framework for the business process, resource and correctness of a workflow within an enterprise that may be used by enterprise managers in the delivery of goods and services.

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Citation

Atsa Etoundi, R., Fouda Ndjodo, M., Aurellie Monessa, M. and Patrick Zobo, E. (2006), "Feature‐oriented workflow modelling based on enterprise human resource planning", Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 12 No. 5, pp. 608-621. https://doi.org/10.1108/14637150610691028

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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