Business Processes

• Topics

  • Introduction to Business Processes
  • Business Processes Mapping 1
  • Business Processes Mapping 2
  • Business Processes Analysis 1
  • Business Processes Analysis 2
  • Business Process Redesign
  • Value Chains 1
  • Value Chains 2
  • Strategic Alignment
  • Ethics and Processes Management
  • Technology Impact on Business Processes

• Study resources

  • Instructional Methods

    • Audio/Video conferencing
    • Chat Rooms
    • Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Leacture capture
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

Entry Requirements

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 subjects or other relevant experience.

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment

The unit serves as an introductory platform to business processes. It offers both conceptual and practical guidance for achieving competitive advantage by managing business processes. Business process management involves the deliberate and collaborative design, management and goal definition of end-to-end sets of activities that create value for customers.

Key aspects of business processes at the management, operational and support level are investigated and supporting theories explored looking at the work of Taylor, Harmon, Davenport, Hammer and Porter to name some. By taking a holistic view of the organization, that transcends vertical, horizontal, external and geographical boundaries, this unit provides a road map for guiding organizations to analyse, re-design and improve business processes. Finally, the effects of the application of Information Systems on business processes are investigated in terms of how the processes themselves are captured and become an integral part of the technology.

• Online Quiz (15%)
• Written Assignment (35%)
• Written Assignment (50%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.