The PMP Project
Empirical Studies of Process-Modelling Practice
Background
Despite the importance of process modelling for business process management and related tasks, there are few empirical studies of process-modelling practice available and few theories that can guide and organise such empirical studies. The PMP project aims to contribute towards a theory of process-modelling practice that can inform both practitioners and researchers.
Participants
- Tom Roar Eikebrokk, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Agder University College
- Jon Iden, Ph.D., Associate Profesor, University of Bergen
- Anniken Karlsen, Lecturer, Aalesund University College
- Dag Håkon Olsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Agder University College
- Andreas L. Opdahl, Ph.D., Professor, University of Bergen
The PMP Model
Part of the research centers around the PMP Model of process-modelling practice, which focusses on the relations between process-modelling purpose, process-modelling process, model artefact, process-modelling outcome as well as initial and eventual modelling and process maturity. The model was initially based on existing literature and has been validated and revised in an initial study of 34 Norwegian process-modelling projects.
On-going studies
- An intensive study based on the PMP model - Anniken Karlsen's doctoral project uses the PMP model to investigate model-based process-change initiatives in industry clusters on the Norwegian west coast. So far, she focusses on IT-enabled process change.
- An extensive study based on the PMP model - A revision of the PMP model has been used to develop a questionnaire that has been distributed to Norwegian organisations. The results are currently being analysed.
- An extensive study based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) - Another questionnaire has been distributed to Norwegian organisations, focussing on dissemination of process modelling. The results are currently being analysed.