Comparative process architectures in two higher education institutions

Beeson, Ian; Green, Stewart; Kamm, Richard

doi:10.1504/ijode.2013.053667

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“…In order to understand the flow of data and differentiate between that in an online evaluation as opposed to physical evaluation, there is a need of process modelling. According to Beeson et al (2009), the process modelling helps identify processes in two different ways: an abstract model and a detailed model. The aim is to provide a link between the designing of the processes and the final implementation.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

E-university delivery model: handling the evaluation process

Ismail

Safieddine

Jaradat

2019

BPMJ

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Purpose The setting up of e-university has been slow-going. Much of e-university slow progress has been attributed to poor business models, branding, disruptive technologies, lack of organisational structure that accommodates such challenges, and failure to integrate a blended approach. One of the stumbling blocks, among many, is the handling of evaluation process. E-university models do not provide much automation compared to the original brick-and-mortar classroom model of delivery. The underlining technologies may not have been supportive; however, the conditions are changing, and more evaluation tools are becoming available for academics. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper identifies the extent of current online evaluation processes. In this process, the team reviews the case study of a UK E-University using Adobe Connect learning model that mirrors much of the physical processes as well as online exams and evaluation tools. Using the Riva model, the paper compares the physical with the online evaluation processes for e-universities to identify differences in these processes to evaluate the benefits of e-learning. As a result, the models can help us to identify the processes where improvements can take place for automating the process and evaluate the impact of this change. Findings The paper concludes that this process can be significantly shortened and provide a fairer outcome but there remain some challenges for e-university processes to overcome. Originality/value This paper examines the vital quality assurance processes in academia as more universities move towards process automation, blended or e-university business models. Using the case study of Arden University online distance learning, the paper demonstrates, through modelling and analysis that the process of online automation of the evaluation process is achieved with significant efficiency.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

E-university delivery model: handling the evaluation process

Ismail

Safieddine

Jaradat

2019

BPMJ

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“…Fady and Beeson (2009) used PAD to reveal the structure of business processes in a port. Beeson et al (2013) used PAD to build process architecture for higher education. Ould asserted that PAD is invariant for an organization that in the same business.…”

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“…On the other hand, Riva has the problem of identifying the right set of essential business entities, as they are not always clear. Beeson et al (2013) states: “If the production of the UOW diagram can be made a surer exercise, the transition to the process architecture should become simpler, and might be achieved through the application of a single set of heuristics instead of the present two ‘cuts.’”…”

Section: Comparative Analysismentioning

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Process architecture development using Riva and ARIS: comparative study

Tbaishat

2018

BPMJ

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Purpose Business process modeling has been given great attention due to its crucial role in developing computer-based systems that support (and automate) organizational processes. In information systems, building the right process architecture is vital, since a poor division of organizational processes can lead to complex designs or incoherent structure. Moreover, process architecture acts as a “big picture” of what the organization does, and represents dynamic relationships between the existing processes, which, in turn, helps understand how the organization works (Ould, 2005). The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper discusses the derivation of a process architecture diagram (PAD) using the Riva method in detail, in contrast to the PAD developed using Architecture of Integrated Information Systems (ARIS). The information system selected as an example for this comparative study is in the context of academic libraries, embedding various yet generic library processes. Findings Organizational process architecture provides a basis for business management, based on specific framework supported by integrated tools and methods (Kozina, 2006). ARIS and Riva process architecture methods can be used to visualize and document organizational processes. Understanding the merits and weaknesses of each method is essential to identify possible areas of application. Research limitations/implications The processes selected were generic in most academic libraries not taking into consideration special personalized processes. These can be added though. Practical implications Both techniques are feasible and can be used to view and analyze library processes, allowing bridging the gap between theory and practice. Originality/value A number of process architecture methods are available, however, few studies focused on assessing these methods, and comparing some of them to find out how easy they are to be used in particular contexts, and whether they can be standardized.

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“…Process modelling identifies processes in two different ways; an abstract model and a detailed model [37]. The purpose of modelling is to link the process design with the implementation.…”

Section: Process Modellingmentioning

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Data Driven Information Flow in E-Universities: A Process Modeling Analysis

Ismail¹,

Kulaklı²

2018

IJCTE

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Advancements in information and communication have a big impact on people's life. The quality of information affects the decisions made by the management. This paper focusses on the analysis of data flow in the of 'Handling a lecture' process at two universities. Based on the process analysis, the demonstration of the activities, roles and data flow enabled the authors to compare the flow of data in the two processes. This analysis aids in evaluating the quality of data and the means of improvements to obtain well-structured data for better analysis and decision making. The impact of improvement will need to be reflected again in the process model, which indicates a triangulation between both techniques and thus each one reinforces the other. Accordingly, such methodology could be generalized and used in other universities that are aiming to make the transition to e-learning. Index Terms-E-University, lesson planning, virtuallearning, e-learning, information flow, knowledge sharing, process modeling.

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Comparative process architectures in two higher education institutions

Cited by 14 publications

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E-university delivery model: handling the evaluation process

E-university delivery model: handling the evaluation process

Process architecture development using Riva and ARIS: comparative study

Data Driven Information Flow in E-Universities: A Process Modeling Analysis

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