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Using process-oriented holonic (PrOH) modelling to increase understanding of information systems

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Clegg, Ben and Shaw, Duncan (2008) Using process-oriented holonic (PrOH) modelling to increase understanding of information systems. Information Systems Journal, 18 (5). pp. 447-477. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2575.2008.00308.x

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Abstract

Methodologies for understanding business processes and their information systems (IS) are often criticized, either for being too imprecise and philosophical (a criticism often levied at softer methodologies) or too hierarchical and mechanistic (levied at harder methodologies). The process-oriented holonic modelling methodology combines aspects of softer and harder approaches to aid modellers in designing business processes and associated IS. The methodology uses holistic thinking and a construct known as the holon to build process descriptions into a set of models known as a holarchy. This paper describes the methodology through an action research case study based in a large design and manufacturing organization. The scientific contribution is a methodology for analysing business processes in environments that are characterized by high complexity, low volume and high variety where there are minimal repeated learning opportunities, such as large IS development projects. The practical deliverables from the project gave IS and business process improvements for the case study company.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Operational Research & Management Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Journal or Publication Title: Information Systems Journal
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
ISSN: 1350-1917
Official Date: September 2008
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September 2008Published
Volume: 18
Number: 5
Page Range: pp. 447-477
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2575.2008.00308.x
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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