Methods for Modeling Flexibility in Business Processes

Abstract

See, stats, and : https : / / www . researchgate . net / publication / 250011639 Methods Processes Conference CITATIONS 19 READS 91 2 , including : Jyoti Indian 18 SEE All . The . Abstract . Current approaches to business process definition using various modeling techniques allow business rules and alternate scenarios to be captured as part of the main business process logic . But this approach leaves the business experts / process owners with little flexibility to manage and control business processes which are subjected to dynamic changes in the business environment . Allowing the business process to evolve in an agile manner requires flexibility in the business process definition . In this paper we propose modeling methods which can be used to capture the flexibility dimensions of a business process . The aim is to define elements of flexibility and model these elements separately from the process logic at different levels of abstraction . This will help in de - signing a flexible business support system and also assist in analysis of the business process during process redesign . Further this approach provides the organization with an environment in which rapid changes in processes can be implemented effectively . We provide guidelines to apply the proposed methods for different requirements of flexibility in processes