Abstract
Real-world business processes are resource-intensive. In work environments human resources usually multitask, both human and non-human resources are typically shared between tasks, and multiple resources are sometimes necessary to undertake a single task. However, current Business Process Management Systems focus on task- resource allocation in terms of individual human resources only and lack support for a full spectrum of resource classes (e.g., human or non-human, application or non-application, individual or teamwork, schedulable or unschedulable) that could contribute to tasks within a business process. In this paper we develop a conceptual data model of resources that takes into account the various resource classes and their interactions. The resulting conceptual resource model is validated using a real-life healthcare scenario.
Recommended Citation
Ouyang, Chun; Wynn, Moe Thandar; Fidge, Colin; ter Hofstede, Arthur H. M.; and Kuhr, Jan-Christian, "Modelling Complex Resource Requirements in Business Process Management Systems" (2010). ACIS 2010 Proceedings. 60.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2010/60