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The challenge of BPR to the information systems profession
Author(s) -
Avgerou Chrisanthi,
Cornford Tony,
Poulymenakou Angeliki
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
new technology, work and employment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.889
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1468-005X
pISSN - 0268-1072
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-005x.1995.tb00012.x
Subject(s) - business process reengineering , relevance (law) , knowledge management , information system , organizational change , engineering ethics , process management , business , public relations , sociology , management , political science , engineering , computer science , marketing , law , economics , lean manufacturing
This article explores the relevance of ideas emerging from business process re‐engineering (BPR) for the information systems profession. The marginal role of this profession in conceiving and leading organizational change is examined. Against this background, current interest in BPR is seen as reasserting the challenge of incorporating an active engagement with organizational design into professional practices.