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

Jan Claes (), Irene Vanderfeesten (), Frederik Gailly (), Paul Grefen () and Geert Poels ()
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Jan Claes: Ghent University
Irene Vanderfeesten: Eindhoven University of Technology
Frederik Gailly: Ghent University
Paul Grefen: Eindhoven University of Technology
Geert Poels: Ghent University

Information Systems Frontiers, 2015, vol. 17, issue 6, No 15, 1425 pages

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Business process modeling; Process of process modeling; Explanatory theory; Structured process modeling; Cognitive fit (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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