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Reconciling Activity-centric and Business Object-centric Approaches in BPM

SUMMARY:
Business process models are a fundamental instrument for analysing and automating the operations of organisations. At present, the space of business process modelling techniques is characterised by fragmentation with various approaches striking different tradeoffs. Two major families of approaches can be distinguished: activity-centric and business object- centric. These approaches correspond to complementary viewpoints. We see great potential in creating a level of integration between them. Accordingly, the project will investigate the relative expressiveness of these approaches, identify incompatibilities and synergies, and design model transformations. This will establish a foundation for next-generation business process modelling tools.

ARC LINKAGE GRANT:
"Reconciling Activity-centric and Business Object-centric Approaches to Business Process Modelling." (LP0562363)

PERIOD: 2005 - 2008

INVESTIGATORS:
Dr Marlon Dumas
A/Prof Arthur ter Hofstede
Mr Adrian Iordachescu (Partner Investigator, FlowConnect Pty Ltd)
Ms Jarka Sipka (Partner Investigator, FlowConnect Pty Ltd)

BUDGET: AUD$72,444

  • 2005: $12,074
  • 2006: $24,148
  • 2007: $24,148
  • 2008: $12,074