Business Process Reengineering -Do Software Tools Matter?

As the number of business process reengineering (BPR) projects increase in industry, there seems to be a large potential to reduce cost and increase quality through the use of software tools. Currently, more than 50 BPR tools are available, but there has been little research to determine which features of BPR tools are important for BPR success and how important BPR tools are in BPR projects. Research in the related area of tools for computer-aided software engineering (CASE) shows that software tools are not always likely to improve productivity.To answer the questions raised above, we developed a model and tested it with a survey. As a first step, literature dealing with BPR procedures and BPR features was reviewed to elicit important features of BPR tools. Simultaneously literature regarding CASE tools failure was investigated to identify potential causes of failure of BPR tools. As a result, a framework of BPR tool features that can guide selection of BPR tools was developed. We also developed a BPR success model and a questionnaire to test the model. The questionnaire was distributed to BPR practitioners through electronic media.The analysis of data shows that process visualization and process analysis features are key features for the success of BPR tools which is termed as BPR tools competence in this research. Organizational factors such as user support and change of work are also important for a successful use of BPR tools. One interesting result is that change of work caused by BPR tools has a positive effect on BPR tools competence which is opposite to CASE tools. A significant relationship between BPR tools competence and effectiveness of BPR projects was observed, while no significant relationship was observed between BPR tools competence and efficiency of the projects. The result implies that BPR tools are different from CASE tools in many aspects, and what managers should expect from BPR tools is improved quality of project rather than productivity

The Indian Economy Since Liberalisation: the Structure and Composition of Exports and Industrial Transformation (1980 – 2000)

This paper assesses empirically structural change in the Indian manufacturing based export sector, based on an analysis of 143 industries / product groupings (mainly manufacturing industries). Trade indices such as Balassa´s revealed comparative advantage (RCA) index, and other variants commonly employed in the literature are used in our analysis. Regression analysis on the RSCA indices is used to further analyse structural change. Thereafter, the stability of the RCA indices is examined, as well as the process of their intertemporal evolution. Three technology categories (high technology, medium technology and low technology) are examined individually and SITC product codes are used as proxies for export industries, in order to look at industry movements within each of these groups. This analysis enables us to assess the export performance of Indian industries in the selected product-industry groupings in detail and evaluate the prospects for growth of particular Indian industrial groupings

Allying BPR with Strategy: A New Perspective for BPR

Since early 1990’s, Business Process Reengineering (BPR) has become a buzzword around the world. Of the BPR methods and models suggested, the majority has put much attention on redesigning processes at operational levels. Those who stress the importance of strategic process reengineering tend to emphasize that redesigning should be embarked and implemented at a broader scope (crossfunctional) in order to obtain greater pay offs, whereas the impact of BPR on strategies is less studied. In this paper, we propose that BPR ally with strategies and, consequently, emphasize the importance of BPR relevant to strategies and the significant role of strategic directions in light of BPR. Thus, we develop a conceptual BPR model that links a firm’s strategy, with a real world example. The main purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the inter-relationship between BPR and strategy and to help provide guidelines for better BPR implementation to enterprises

THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATION AND COMPETENCY TOWARD PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEE ON PT BPR DANA NAGOYA

Abstract: The aspect of human resources has a significant influence on the success of a company. If a company has a good quality human resources performance, it will support the company in achieving the desired target. This research is to test and analyze the problems of Motivation and Competence on Employee’s Performance at PT BPR Dana Nagoya. The technique used in this study is saturated or census sample with 108 respondents. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression. The data quality test in this study uses the validity test and the reliability test, the classic assumption test in this study uses the normality test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test and the effect test using multiple linear regression analysis and coefficient of determination analysis (R2), while the hypothesis test in this study using t test and F test with the help of SPSS 25 statistical software. Based on the results of the study, showed that motivation and competence had a positive and significant effect on employee’s performance from t calculate > t table and significant value f table and significant value ttabel dan nilai signifikan ftabel dan nilai signifikan < 0,05

IMAS: An Integrated Manufacturing Application Server for BPR

AbstractInformation management systems should be reconfigured rapidly to respond to the change of requirements in Business Process Re-engineering domain. Inspired by the trend mentioned above, we proposed the notion of IMAS (An Integrated Manufacturing Application Server for BPR) and researched the connotation of it. Firstly, as the instruction system definition of IMAS, a special BPR language DTBP (Data Translate of Business Process) was described in detail. Secondly, we gave the hierarchical architecture of IMAS which consists of communication layer, platform layer and application layer, and all of the three layers were illustrated in detail. In the end, we make conclusion of this paper and point the future works

The Indian Economy Since Liberalisation: the Structure and Composition of Exports and Industrial Transformation (1980 – 2000)

This paper assesses empirically structural change in the Indian manufacturing based export sector, based on an analysis of 143 industries / product groupings (mainly manufacturing industries). Trade indices such as Balassa’s revealed comparative advantage (RCA) index, and other variants commonly employed in the literature are used in our analysis. Regression analysis on the RSCA indices is used to further analyse structural change. Thereafter, the stability of the RCA indices is examined, as well as the process of their intertemporal evolution. Three technology categories (high technology, medium technology and low technology) are examined individually and SITC product codes are used as proxies for export industries, in order to look at industry movements within each of these groups. This analysis enables us to assess the export performance of Indian industries in the selected product-industry groupings in detail and evaluate the prospects for growth of particular Indian industrial groupings.India, revealed comparative advantage, manufacturing exports, industrial transformation

Business Process Re-Engineering and Profitability in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry: The Mediating Influence of Operational Performance

The aim of this study was to operationalize and test a conceptual model to measure the effect ofBusiness Process Re-engineering (BPR) implementation on profitability in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.Based on a framework from Al-Mashari and Zairi, these objectives were achieved using the followingprocedures: reliability and validity analysis, factor analyses (exploratory factor analysis-EFA andconfirmatory factor analysis-CFA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The model contrived thereforeconfirmed the positive influence of BPR on profitability, as well as the mediating influence of operationalperformance in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. Specifically, the structural model shows the positive effectof organizational structure and IT Infrastructures on both profitability and operational performance.However, SEM failed to establish the relationship between management competence and support andprofitability. The study is expected to enhance the adoption and successful implementation of BPRprogrammes in the oil and gas industry

Staff development at RMIT: Bottom‐up work serviced by top‐down investment and policy

Effective staff development is the weaving together of many strands. We need to support staff in their current work, while providing them with ideas, incentives and resources to look for new ways to design learning environments which will enhance student learning. Staff development must be combined with specific projects where change is occurring. Ideas are not hard to find Incentives and resources are another matter. The paper will outline some general principles for effective staff development. These principles will be applied in the description of the substantial investment RMIT has made in order to realize our teaching and learning policy. We have a model of ‘grass‐roots’ faculty‐based work funded by large‐scale corporate ‘investment’. ‘Bottom‐up’ meets ‘top‐down’

Information technology in construction: How to realise the benefits?

Advancement in the utilisation of computers has, in recent years, become a major, even dominating research and development target in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. However, in empirical investigations, no major benefits accruingfrom construction IT have been found. Why do the many IT applications, which when separately analysed seem so well justified, fail to produce positive impacts when the totality of the construction project is analysed? The objective of this chapter is to find the explanation for this paradox and to provide initial guidelines as to what should be done to correct the situation

Role of Human Resources Management in the Effectiveness of Business Process Reengineering

The main idea of the paper to presents a model with the discussion of Human resources management role with line extent of Management competency, team working, effective communication, IT and Organizational structure and there impact on the effectiveness of Business Process Reengineering. The article suggest that the use of HRM with the implementation of the BPR find the better results and support the organizational better performance Keywords: human Resources Management, business process Reengineering, Organizational performanc