3.1 Bpmn lifecycle

Question 1

Q1: Technology is a useful tool in business process management when the business processes are well shaped.

Answer 1

-> true
Technology is a valuable tool in business process management to increase the efficiency of well-shaped business processes.

Question 2

Q2: Match the steps of the BPM cycle with the relevant tasks.
- process identification
- process modelling/ discovery
- process analysis
- process redesign
- process implementation
- process monitoring & controlling

Answer 2

• process identification = List the processes in the organization (Scoping, knowing the processes). Choose one or more process(es) to study in detail as improving them is expected to result in some benefit to the organization.
• process modelling/ discovery = Describe processes using a common language, (link processes with other artifacts such as IT systems, data, and risks; used as a benchmark for evaluating improvements; provide a blueprint for process automation).
• process analysis = Investigate how the processes in the organization are today.
• process redesign = Redesign the process(es) to improve the organization.
• process implementation = Put the “to-be process” at work e.g., to make sure that people start working according to the defined process.
• process monitoring & controlling = Observe what happens during the implementation, e.g. if it is more effective if people follow the new procedures, etc.

Question 3

Q3: Business process definition in Business Process Management corresponds to making plans to design your architecture in Enterprise Architecture.

Answer 3

True: making plans

not executing but making
Business process definition in Business Process Management corresponds to making plans to design your architecture in Enterprise Architecture.

Question 4

Q4: Business process management uses information technology to optimize processes to maximize business value.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Q5: Which aspect(s) of the Extended Strategic Alignment Framework relates to the Enterprise Architecture and the BPM? Select the relevant part(s) in the following Figure.

Answer 5

intersection of business and structure (left colum, middle row)

Question 6

Q6: A business process is defined as a set of relevant activities, events, and decisions performed by a number of actors using resources to produce an outcome of value for an organization or its customers

Answer 6

False:
outcome of VALUE = positive outcome,
could also be negative

Question 7

+ Business Process Management uses principles, methods, and tools to discover, model, analyze, measure, and eventually improve, and optimize an enterprise’s business strategy and processes.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

+ Business process definition in Business Process Management corresponds to executing plans in Enterprise Architecture.

Answer 8

False, not executing but making

Question 9

+ A business process is a set of relevant events, activities, and decisions that collectively lead to an outcome to an organization or its customers.

Answer 9

Ture
outcome could be negative or positive