In previous chapters we have discussed the architecture of information systems (Chapter 1),
middleware and enterprise application integration (Chapters 2 and 3), and the basics of …

Process n., A series of actions, changes, or functions that bring about an end or result.—
Webster's Dictionary As computers become more pervasive in everyday life, computer …

Dynamic change is a large and pervasive unsolved problem which surfaces within office
systems as well as within software engineering, manufacturing, and numerous other …

Over the last decade, computer supported cooperative work (CSCW) has emerged as an
identifiable research area that focuses on the role of the computer in group work. CSCW is a …

In recent years, numerous transaction models have been proposed to address the problems
posed by advanced database applications, but only a few of these models are being used in …

Office automation impact has received considerable attention in the literature recently.
Unfortunately, that which has appeared is diverse and contradictory. The relevant literature …

Workflow management is emerging as a challenging area for databases, stressing database
technology beyond its current capabilities. Workflow management systems need to be more …

Motivation Modem enterprises rely on database management systems (DBMS) to collect,
store and manage corporate data, which is considered a strategic corporate re source …

This chapter is concerned with workflow, its systems, its models, its problems and promises.
Workflow management systems assist in the specification, modeling, and enactment of …

Workflows consist of computer-supported, data-intensive activities which involve multiple
“steps” of processing; Workflow management is an emerging and challenging field, offering …