Essentials of Business Processes and Information Systems

Essentials of Business Processes and Information Systems

Author: Simha R. Magal

Publisher: Wiley Global Education

Published: 2011-08-24

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1118049233

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This supplement text bridges the gap between the fundamentals of how businesses operate (processes) and the tools that business people use to accomplish their tasks (systems). The authors have developed this text for an introductory MIS or general business course to establish a fundamental understanding of business processes. Business students, regardless of their functional discipline, will be able to apply the real-world concepts discussed in this text immediately upon entering the workforce. As more and more businesses adopt enterprise systems globally, it becomes increasingly important for business schools to offer a process-based curriculum to better reflect the realities of modern business. Given the integration of business operations and enterprise systems, Magal and Word have designed this text to reflect, in a practical and accessible format, how real-world business processes are managed and executed.


Essential Business Process Modeling

Essential Business Process Modeling

Author: Michael Havey

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2005-08-18

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 0596008430

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"Explains everything you need to know about BPM, including: Business Process Execution Language (BPEL), the leading BPM standard; a look at all of the standards that play a role in BPM ... ; BPM architecture and theory; Comprehensive examples; [and] Design patterns and best practices." - cover.


Information Systems for Business and Beyond

Information Systems for Business and Beyond

Author: David T. Bourgeois

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13:

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"Information Systems for Business and Beyond introduces the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world."--BC Campus website.


Process Improvement Essentials

Process Improvement Essentials

Author: James R. Persse, PhD

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2006-09-14

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0596553846

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Today, technology has become too much a part of overall corporate success for its effectiveness to be left to chance. The stakes are too high. Fortunately, the idea of 'quality management' is being reinvigorated. In the last decade process programs have become more and more prevalent. And, out of all the available options, three have moved to the top of the chain. These three are: The 9001:2000 Quality Management Standard from the International Standards Organization; The Capability Maturity Model Integration from the Software Engineering Institute; and Six Sigma, a methodology for improvement shaped by companies such as Motorola, Honeywell, and General Electric. These recognized and proven quality programs are rising in popularity as more technology managers are looking for ways to help remove degrees of risk and uncertainty from their business equations, and to introduce methods of predictability that better ensure success. Process Improvement Essentials combines the foundation needed to understand process improvement theory with the best practices to help individuals implement process improvement initiatives in their organization. The three leading programs: ISO 9001:2000, CMMI, and Six Sigma--amidst the buzz and hype--tend to get lumped together under a common label. This book delivers a combined guide to all three programs, compares their applicability, and then sets the foundation for further exploration. It's a one-stop-shop designed to give you a working orientation to what the field is all about.


Uncovering Essential Software Artifacts through Business Process Archeology

Uncovering Essential Software Artifacts through Business Process Archeology

Author: Perez-Castillo, Ricardo

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-10-31

Total Pages: 485

ISBN-13: 1466646683

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Corporations accumulate a lot of valuable data and knowledge over time, but storing and maintaining this data can be a logistic and financial headache for business leaders and IT specialists. Uncovering Essential Software Artifacts through Business Process Archaeology introduces an emerging method of software modernization used to effectively manage legacy systems and company operations supported by such systems. This book presents methods, techniques, and new trends on business process archeology as well as some industrial success stories. Business experts, professionals, and researchers working in the field of information and knowledge management will use this reference source to efficiently and effectively implement and utilize business knowledge.


Essentials of Modern Measurements and Final Elements in the Process Industry

Essentials of Modern Measurements and Final Elements in the Process Industry

Author: Gregory K. McMillan

Publisher: ISA

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 1936007231

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Aims to increase awareness of the opportunities afforded by measurement instruments and final elements. This title shows how to get maximum benefit from the revolution in smart technologies. It builds an understanding of the fundamental aspects of measurements, measurement instruments, and final elements for applications in the process industry.


Fundamentals of Business Process Management

Fundamentals of Business Process Management

Author: Marlon Dumas

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-03-23

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 3662565099

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This textbook covers the entire Business Process Management (BPM) lifecycle, from process identification to process monitoring, covering along the way process modelling, analysis, redesign and automation. Concepts, methods and tools from business management, computer science and industrial engineering are blended into one comprehensive and inter-disciplinary approach. The presentation is illustrated using the BPMN industry standard defined by the Object Management Group and widely endorsed by practitioners and vendors worldwide. In addition to explaining the relevant conceptual background, the book provides dozens of examples, more than 230 exercises – many with solutions – and numerous suggestions for further reading. This second edition includes extended and completely revised chapters on process identification, process discovery, qualitative process analysis, process redesign, process automation and process monitoring. A new chapter on BPM as an enterprise capability has been added, which expands the scope of the book to encompass topics such as the strategic alignment and governance of BPM initiatives. The textbook is the result of many years of combined teaching experience of the authors, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as in the context of professional training. Students and professionals from both business management and computer science will benefit from the step-by-step style of the textbook and its focus on fundamental concepts and proven methods. Lecturers will appreciate the class-tested format and the additional teaching material available on the accompanying website.


The Essentials of Instructional Design

The Essentials of Instructional Design

Author: Abbie H. Brown

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-06-26

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1317633164

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The Essentials of Instructional Design, 3rd Edition introduces the essential elements of instructional design (ID) to students who are new to ID. The key procedures within the ID process—learner analysis, task analysis, needs analysis, developing goals and objectives, organizing instruction, developing instructional activities, assessing learner achievement and evaluating the success of the instructional design—are covered in complete chapters that describe and provide examples of how the procedure is accomplished using the best known instructional design models. Unlike most other ID books, The Essentials of Instructional Design provides an overview of the principles and practice of ID without placing emphasis on any one ID model. Offering the voices of instructional designers from a number of professional settings and providing real-life examples from across sectors, students learn how professional organizations put the various ID processes into practice. This introductory textbook provides students with the information they need to make informed decisions as they design and develop instruction, offering them a variety of possible approaches for each step in the ID process and clearly explaining the strengths and challenges associated with each approach.


Lees' Process Safety Essentials

Lees' Process Safety Essentials

Author: Sam Mannan

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2013-11-12

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 0080962300

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Lees' Process Safety Essentials is a single-volume digest presenting the critical, practical content from Lees' Loss Prevention for day-to-day use and reference. It is portable, authoritative, affordable, and accessible — ideal for those on the move, students, and individuals without access to the full three volumes of Lees'. This book provides a convenient summary of the main content of Lees', primarily drawn from the hazard identification, assessment, and control content of volumes one and two. Users can access Essentials for day-to-day reference on topics including plant location and layout; human factors and human error; fire, explosion and toxic release; engineering for sustainable development; and much more. This handy volume is a valuable reference, both for students or early-career professionals who may not need the full scope of Lees', and for more experienced professionals needing quick, convenient access to information. - Boils down the essence of Lees'—the process safety encyclopedia trusted worldwide for over 30 years - Provides safety professionals with the core information they need to understand the most common safety and loss prevention challenges - Covers the latest standards and presents information, including recent incidents such as Texas City and Buncefield