Change Patterns and Change Support Features in Process-Aware Information Systems

Barbara Weber, Stefanie Rinderle, Manfred Reichert

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    Abstract

    In order to provide effective support, the introduction of process-aware information systems (PAIS) must not freeze existing business processes. Instead PAIS should allow authorized users to flexibly deviate from the predefined processes if required and to evolve business processes in a controlled manner over time. Many software vendors promise flexible system solutions for realizing such adaptive PAIS, but are often unable to cope with fundamental issues related to process change (e.g., correctness and robustness). The existence of different process support paradigms and the lack of methods for comparing existing change approaches makes it difficult for PAIS engineers to choose the adequate technology. In this paper we suggest a set of changes patterns and change support features to foster systematic comparison of existing process management technology with respect to change support. Based on these change patterns and features, we provide an evaluation of selected systems.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAdvanced Information Systems Engineering
    Subtitle of host publication19th International Conference, CAiSE 2007, Trondheim, Norway, June 11-15, 2007, Proceedings
    EditorsJohn Krogstie, Andreas Opdahl, Guttorm Sindre
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages574-588
    Number of pages15
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-540-72988-4
    ISBN (Print)978-3-540-72987-7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2007
    Event19th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering, CAiSE 2007 - Trondheim, Norway
    Duration: 13 Jun 200715 Jun 2007
    Conference number: 19

    Publication series

    NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
    PublisherSpringer
    Volume4495
    ISSN (Print)0302-9743
    ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

    Conference

    Conference19th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering, CAiSE 2007
    Abbreviated titleCAiSE
    Country/TerritoryNorway
    CityTrondheim
    Period13/06/0715/06/07

    Keywords

    • SCS-Services
    • n/a OA procedure

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