Description:

This book provides a rich set of conceptual, empirical, and introspective studies that characterize fundamental knowledge in the area of Business Process Transformation. It covers the core challenges organizations face in their journey to higher degrees of process orientation. Processes are interpreted broadly to include operational and managerial processes within and between organizations, as well as those involved in knowledge generation.

The editors and contributing authors pay close attention to the role of IS organizations and information technologies in facilitating business process transformation. Each chapter places major emphasis on clearly articulating the “knowledge” generated, both theoretical and applied. The book incorporates case studies and tables throughout, and provides fundamental grounding for the postgraduate students of management and professionals.