AI Recruiting Tools at ShipIt2Me.com

In recent years, we have seen a dramatic increase in business interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and the number of companies that implement AI-related technologies. Thus, current and future employees need understand AI. In this paper, we present a teaching case based on a fictitious company for information systems or business courses at the undergraduate or graduate level. The case introduces students to ShipIt2Me.com (“ShipIt2Me”), a fictitious American e-commerce company that developed an AI human resources recruiting tool to help it hire cloud computing talent. The teaching case summarizes AI concepts and the opportunity for students to examine the advantages and disadvantages of using AI tools in human resources recruiting

Using Insights from Cognitive Neuroscience to Investigate the Effects of Event-Driven Process Chains on Process Model Comprehension

Business process models have been adopted by enterprises for more than a decade. Especially for domain experts, the comprehension of process models constitutes a challenging task that needs to be mastered when creating or reading these models. This paper presents the results we obtained from an eye tracking experiment on process model comprehension. In detail, individuals with either no or advanced expertise in process modeling were confronted with models expressed in terms of Event-driven Process Chains (EPCs), reflecting different levels of difficulty. The first results of this experiment confirm recent findings from one of our previous experiments on the reading and comprehension of process models. On one hand, independent from their level of exper-tise, all individuals face similar patterns, when being confronted with process models exceeding a certain level of difficulty. On the other, it appears that process models expressed in terms of EPCs are perceived differently compared to process models specified in the Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). In the end, their generalization needs to be confirmed by additional empirical experiments. The presented expe-riment continues a series of experiments that aim to unravel the factors fostering the comprehension of business process models by using methods and theories stemming from the field of cognitive neuroscience and psychology

Using scorecard perspectives to assess the benefits of system implementation: a case study analysis

The paper presents the results of case study analysis conducted to assess the benefits of system implementation. The research was carried out in Polish recruitment company. We assessed the benefits of recruitment system implementation using the perspectives of a Balanced Scorecard and, in particular, the modelling and measurement of the main processes of recruitment. We designed indicators of the organization’s performance and we measured them before system implementation (as-is state) and after possible implementation (can-be state). This procedure allowed us to determine changes which the recruitment system could make, and also permitted to take a final decision on whether to invest or discontinue planning implementation

The diagnosis of information potential of selected business process modelling notations

The paper presents the findings of the ease of understanding tests for selected business process modelling notations as an element of diagnosing the notations information potential. The easiest-to-understand notation is identified, as well as the attributes determining the choice of this notation as the easiest to understand. Three notations used in business process modelling have been subjected to diagnosis: EPC, BPMS and BPMN. Based on the results of these analyses, recommendations have been formulated for organisations where process modelling requires the involvement of all employees and where process awareness needs to be developed. Using an intuitive notation may contribute to improved communication between users representing different professional profiles and translate into a higher effectiveness of organisational changes

Purposes of enterprises improvement in the context of process maturity

Celem artykułu jest identyfikacja stymulatorów procesowego rozwoju przedsiębiorstw. W artykule przedstawiono wyniki diagnozy dojrzałości procesowej w kontekście celów projektów przedsiębiorstw. Założono, że kierunek procesowego rozwoju przedsiębiorstwa i jego poziom dojrzałości determinują cele zmian. Do realizacji zadania wykorzystano technikę wywiadu i wielowymiarową analizę korespondencji. Efektem prac jest identyfikacja celów rozwojowych na określonych etapach dojrzałości procesowej przedsiębiorstwa.The purpose of this paper is to identify the triggers of development process-oriented enterprises. The article presents the results of the process maturity diagnosis in terms of objectives of enterprises development. It was assumed that the scope of the changes determines the direction of the enterprise development and its level of maturity. To accomplish research tasks questionnaire-based technique and multidimensional correspondence analysis were used. The result of the research is identification of development goals pursued by the company at certain maturity levels

The Structural Basis for Function in Diamond-like Carbon Binding Peptides

The molecular structural basis for the function of specific peptides that bind to diamond-like carbon (DLC) surfaces was investigated. For this, a competition assay that provided a robust way of comparing relative affinities of peptide variants was set up. Point mutations of specific residues resulted in significant effects, but it was shown that the chemical composition of the peptide was not sufficient to explain peptide affinity. More significantly, rearrangements in the sequence indicated that the binding is a complex recognition event that is dependent on the overall structure of the peptide. The work demonstrates the unique properties of peptides for creating functionality at interfaces via noncovalent binding for potential applications in, for example, nanomaterials, biomedical materials, and sensors

Blockchain Forum, the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Forum, and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Forum

The International Conference on Business ProcessManagement (BPM) was established about 20 years ago as the conference where people from academia and industrymeet and discuss the latest developments in the area of business process management. In 2022, the conference was organized in Münster, Germany. This year’s BPM also featured three specialized forums. This volume contains the proceedings of the Blockchain Forum, the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Forum, and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Forum, which took place during September 11–16, 2022. A blockchain is a distributed data structure providing guarantees of immutability and integrity protection, delivering a practical solution to hard problems in coordination. Blockchain-based systems open up diverse opportunities in the context of the BPM lifecycle to redesign business activities in a wide range of fields, including healthcare, supply chain, logistics, and finance. However, these opportunities come with challenges to security and privacy, and to scalability and performance. The fourth edition of the Blockchain Forum provided a platform for the discussion of ongoing research and success stories on the use of blockchain, including techniques for, and applications of, blockchain and distributed ledger technology. The concept of robotic process automation (RPA) has gained relevant attention in both industry and academia. RPA raises a way of automating mundane and repetitive human tasks requiring a lower level of intrusiveness with the IT infrastructure. The RPA Forum aimed to bring together researchers from various communities and disciplines to discuss challenges, opportunities, and new ideas related to RPA and its application to business processes in private and public sectors. The forum solicited contributions related to three main RPA areas: management, technology, and applications. The keynote given by Tathagata Chakraborti from IBM Research (USA) was focused on process automation from natural language inputs. The RPA Forum took place for the third time, after its previous appearances at BPM 2020, in Seville (Spain), and at BPM 2021, in Rome (Italy). The main objective of the CEE Forum was to provide a discussion platform for BPM academics from Central and Eastern Europe to disseminate their research, compare results, and share experiences. This second CEE Forum was an opportunity for novice and advanced BPM researchers who have not yet had the chance to attend the International Conference on Business Process Management to get to know each other, initiate research projects, and join the international BPM community. The Blockchain Forum received 15 submissions, of which seven papers were selected for presentation at the venue and for inclusion to this proceedings. The RPA Forum received 16 submissions, which led to the acceptance of the top nine as full papers. The CEE Forum received 9 submissions, and the top four high-quality papers were selected for presentation and publication. The overall acceptance rate was 50%. For the three forums, each submission was reviewed by at least three members of the respective Program Committees

Engineering of the Function of Diamond-like Carbon Binding Peptides through Structural Design

The use of phage display to select material-specific peptides provides a general route towards modification and functionalization of surfaces and interfaces. However, a rational structural engineering of the peptides for optimal affinity is typically not feasible because of insufficient structure−function understanding. Here, we investigate the influence of multivalency of diamond-like carbon (DLC) binding peptides on binding characteristics. We show that facile linking of peptides together using different lengths of spacers and multivalency leads to a tuning of affinity and kinetics. Notably, increased length of spacers in divalent systems led to significantly increased affinities. Making multimers influenced also kinetic aspects of surface competition. Additionally, the multivalent peptides were applied as surface functionalization components for a colloidal form of DLC. The work suggests the use of a set of linking systems to screen parameters for functional optimization of selected material-specific peptides

Business Process Management education in Poland: A manifesto for academic teaching

This paper critically assesses Business Process Management (BPM) education in Poland and provides evidence-based recommendations for improvement. Through a survey of 44 BPM educators, the study evaluates BPM lifecycle coverage, IT tool utilization, and incorporation of the Six Core Elements of BPM. The findings reveal a focus on process modeling and analysis, identifying gaps in the way the entire BPM lifecycle is addressed. Despite the utilization of various IT tools, there is a notable absence of coverage for emerging topics such as process mining, AI, and Robotic Process Automation. Only 12% of courses cover all Six Core Elements of BPM, and there is a critical gap in student education, which is the underrepresentation of the People and Culture elements. The paper concludes with a manifesto for greater alignment between academic education and industry needs through comprehensive BPM curricula, dedicated software tools, and more robust coverage of the strategic and governance aspects of BPM. This will bridge the gap between academic education and real-world BPM applications, so that graduates can be better prepared for the challenges of the modern business landscape, which can enhance the quality and effectiveness of BPM education, thereby aligning it with the evolving demands of the business environment and contributing to the growth and competitiveness of organizations in Poland