Integrating simulation in organizational design studies

  • Authors:

  • George M Giaglis;Ray J Paul;Vlatka Hlupic

  • Affiliations:

  • Department of Information Systems and Computing, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK;Department of Information Systems and Computing, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK;Department of Information Systems and Computing, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK

  • Venue:
  • International Journal of Information Management: The Journal for Information Professionals
  • Year:
  • 1999

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Abstract

Designing organizational structures can be a complex and demanding task, one that can be greatly assisted by the use of carefully developed models. In this paper we investigate the efficacy of business process simulation (BPS) in the context of the process paradigm of organizational design. The problem and its characteristics are presented, and BPS-specific issues and modeling considerations are discussed. Combined with generic simulation and change management theories, these issues are used to drive the development of a methodology for integrating simulation in organizational design studies. Additionally, we argue for the development of a design theory of BPS to support the establishment and proliferation of this new and exciting research field.