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Communications of the Association for Information Systems

Author ORCID Identifier

Tolusha Sajeewanie Dahanayake Yapa: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3576-5177

Vathsala Wickramasinghe: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9318-9823

Wasana Bandara: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2785-7859

Abstract

Business Process Management (BPM) plays a critical role by driving digital innovation and enhancing organizational agility. Due to its importance in information systems (IS), educational institutions worldwide offer diverse BPM courses. However, a notable gap remains in teaching resources that offer real-world cases with a strong focus on diverse organizational contexts. This teaching case fills this gap by presenting the employees’ performance management process of a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) in a developing nation. The case offers a unique perspective in BPM by illuminating its interplay with contextual complexities in the SME environment. The case highlights an underexplored area in BPM - the critical role of effectively integrating and managing employees’ performance within operational workflows - by bridging theory with practice and fostering digital-oriented problem-solving skills. The case is designed with student tasks centered around a structured process lifecycle approach, utilizing real-life process data and supported by comprehensive teaching materials. It is practical, engaging, user-friendly, and adaptable across diverse learning environments, making it a valuable resource in BPM education. This case enables educators to effectively teach complex BPM topics while fostering practical skills in students.

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