Abstract
If one thing catches the eye in almost all literature about (re)designing
or (re)engineering of enterprises, it is the lack of a well-founded
theory about their construction and operation. Often even the most
basic notions like äction" or "process" are not precisely defined.
Next, in order to master the diversity and the complexity of contemporary
enterprises, theories are needed that separate the stable essence
of an enterprise from the variable way in which it is realized and
implemented.
Such a theory and a matching methodology, which has passed the test
of practical experience, constitute the contents of this book. The
enterprise ontology, as developed by Dietz, is the starting point
for profoundly understanding the organization of an enterprise and
subsequently for analyzing, (re)designing, and (re)engineering it.
The approach covers numerous issues in an integrated way: business
processes, in- and outsourcing, information systems, management control,
staffing etc.
Researchers and students in enterprise engineering or related fields
will discover in this book a revolutionary new way of thinking about
business and organization. In addition, it provides managers, business
analysts, and enterprise information system designers for the first
time with a solid and integrated insight into their daily work.
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