AN INTERACTIVE WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT FUNCTION MODEL

Abstract

In order to solve the problems of low description ability and interactivity in current workflow management systems, an interactive workflow management function model (IWMFM) is proposed. On the basis of using IWMFM to model the business process in the method of hierarchies, an algorithm of workflow process interaction based on the event-driven mechanism is put forward. Combining IWMFM and a formalized orgnization-role model, an algorithm of role analysis based on responsibility is given to implement the flexible role analysis during the interaction. Practical application shows that the proposed model has some advantages in enhancing description ability, reducing modelling complexity, strengthening interactivity between processes and improving flexibility in role analysis.