Post Execution Analysis of Business Processes: Taxonomy and Challenges

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AbstractBusiness process modeling is used for better understanding and communica-tion. Mostly, business process modeling is discussed from information systemdevelopment perspective. After execution of business processes, various objectsbecome important and have to be represented in business process models. Theprocess models conceived for information system development are not sufficientfor the post execution analysis because different focus of conception for thesemodels. In this report, we discuss the characteristics of business processes andprovide a classification of involved objects and their attributes. We also identifythe limitations of modeling languages for the post execution phases and discussthe characteristics of an analytical modeling language. Therefore, the purpose ofthis report is to provide motivation for further research on business process models,which can be effectively used in business process analysis and improvement.Keywords: Business process modeling, analysis, evaluation, improvement

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