IT-enabled redesign of complex and dynamic business processes: the case of bank credit evaluation

AM Fuglseth, K Grønhaug - Omega, 1997 - Elsevier
AM Fuglseth, K Grønhaug
Omega, 1997Elsevier
This paper argues that business process redesign and decision support can be useful
complementary approaches to the redesign of business processes handling complex tasks
in an ever-changing environment. The paper focuses on the possibilities of Information
Technology to enhance consistency between strategy and operation, improve the quality of
empowered employees' decisions, and facilitate organizational learning. The integration of
the two approaches is illustrated through the design of a prototype system to support the …
This paper argues that business process redesign and decision support can be useful complementary approaches to the redesign of business processes handling complex tasks in an ever-changing environment. The paper focuses on the possibilities of Information Technology to enhance consistency between strategy and operation, improve the quality of empowered employees' decisions, and facilitate organizational learning. The integration of the two approaches is illustrated through the design of a prototype system to support the redesigned credit evaluation process in a Norwegian bank. Implications are highlighted.
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