Critical analysis of existing business process reengineering models: towards the development of a comprehensive integrated model

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Bassam Hussein
Hassan Bazzi
Ayman Dayekh
Walid Hassan

Abstract

Over the past two decades, business process reengineering (BPR) has been one of the most popular approaches to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of an organisation. However, a review of the relevant literature reveals that available BPR models that have been widely in use have some serious limitations and fail to take into consideration the human factor and change management. The theoretical gap identified in academic research is also reflected in industrial practice. This article analyses existing BPR models in order to set the stage for the development of a comprehensive integrated model to address their theoretical deficiencies. The article will provide an overview of the main issues, limitations and challenges of existing BPR models. The limitations will then be itemised, described and analysed to provide evidence for the need of a more systematic model that would help organisations to successfully carry out BPR initiatives and projects.

 

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Bassam Hussein, Lebanese International University

Bassam Hussein, BEng (Computer Engineering), MBA (Technology Management), PhD (Engineering Management), is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at the Lebanese International University (LIU). Bassam has worked for many international telecommunication corporations and educational institutions. He has led multimillion-dollar software development projects and rolled out many products that are still widely in use across the globe. He has supervised several academic projects, and has participated in many conferences, symposiums and workshops.

 

Hassan Bazzi, Lebanese International University

Hassan Bazzi, MS (High Frequency Electronics and Optoelectronics), PhD (Limoges), is the Chair and an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at LIU. His research interests include the design and realisation of LNA on SiGe BiCMOS technology, testing and design techniques using balanced differential structure using this technology, and development and design of differential active filter at microwave frequencies using this technology.

Ayman Dayekh, Lebanese International University

Ayman Dayekh, BSc (Computer Science), MBA, is the Chief Technology Officer at LIU. He has led several IT projects in education and has been involved in designing and managing the execution of data centres and large networks. His current interests are in instructional design and technologies as well as online and e-learning.

Walid Hassan, Lebanese International University

Walid Hassan, Dip (Biomedical Engineering), PhD (Industrial Imaging), DEA. He is an active researcher in tomographic reconstruction for emission and transmission data and has contributed to a guide for the good practice of biomedical maintenance and management in hospitals. Walid is a cofounder and Secretary of the Lebanese Society for Biomedical Engineering.