The Structured Process Modeling Theory (SPMT) a cognitive view on why and how modelers benefit from structuring the process of process modeling

2015 | Information Systems Frontiers | Citations: 11

Authors: Claes, Jan; Vanderfeesten, Irene; Gailly, Frederik; Grefen, Paul; Poels, Geert

Abstract: After observing various inexperienced modelers constructing a business process m ... Expand

Abstract: After observing various inexperienced modelers constructing a business process model based on the same textual case description, it was noted that great differences existed in the quality of the produced models. The impression arose that certain quality issues originated from cognitive failures during the modeling process. Therefore, we developed an explanatory theory that describes the cognitive mechanisms that affect effectiveness and efficiency of process model construction: the Structured Process Modeling Theory (SPMT). This theory states that modeling accuracy and speed are higher when the modeler adopts an (i) individually fitting (ii) structured (iii) serialized process modeling approach. The SPMT is evaluated against six theory quality criteria. Collapse

Topics: knowledge representation business process management systems development enterprise information system innovation management

Methods: business process modeling modeling language design science conceptual modelling theory development

Theories: cognitive theory structured process modeling theory cognitive fit theory