I have a700 word minimum discussion board post along with an annotated bibliography of atleast 5
sources. The discussion board topic is on Business Process Design (Reengineering). This
assignment requires my textbook Information. I will give you my textbook information to sign into
when you get assigned to this assignment. Attached is the Discussion Board Post Instructions.
Please follow the instructions thoroughly. You will be able to use other sources other than the
textbook but the textbook needs to be atleast one of your sources.
Here is the link to log in:
Once inside step1: if the option to continue reading is displayed click continue reading. If not then
look for the table of contents on the left side of the screen.
step 2: Click on Part 3 managing and improving the process
Step3: Click on Process Improvement Six Sigma
Step 4: Click on Business Process Design (Reengineering) From there you can complete your
work and get in text citations.
pllease let me know if you have any problems again I will give you the sign in info. I need this
assignment back by 4/25/2021 before 1159pm
below are the attachments
BUSI 650
DISCUSSION THREAD RUBRIC
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
(50 points)
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not
Present
Pionts
Earned
Key Topic
5 points
5 points
Key topic clearly stated and
posted in new thread by 11:59
on Sunday of the due date.
4 points
Key topic stated and posted by
11:59 on Sunday of the due date.
1 to 3 points
Key topic posted prior to the
posting the thread
0 points
Thread
45 points
41 to 45 points
Comply with all assignment
requirements. Major points are
supported by all of the
following: Reading & Study
Materials; Pertinent Research;
and Assignment Requirements.
38 to 40 points
Comply with all assignment
requirements. Major points are
supported by most of the following:
- Reading & Study Materials;
Pertinent Research; and
Assignment Requirements.
1 to 37 points
Comply with most assignment
requirements. Major points are
supported some of the following:
Reading & Study Materials;
Pertinent Research; and
Assignment Requirements.
0 points
Structure 30%
(15 points)
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not
Present
Pionts
Earned
Thread-
Spelling,
Grammar, and
Word Count
15 points
14 to 15 points
Proper spelling, grammar and
APA are used. Meets the
required word count for each
section.
11 to 13 points
Between 1-2 spelling, grammar and
APA are present. Meets the
required word count for each
section.
1 to 10 points
Between 3-4 spelling, grammar
and APA are present. Contains
50 to 99 percent of the required
word count for each section.
0 points
Total Points
/65
Instructor’s Comments:
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DISCUSSION INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete 2 Discussions over the duration of this course. Each will be completed
over a period of 3 modules and will consist of 3 parts: key topic, thread, and replies. The
Discussions allow you the opportunity to apply what you have learned from the module readings
and quiz.
The student will post the key topic they want to reserve by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the
assigned modules. The student will post one thread of at least 700 words plus the associated
annotated bibliography by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the following modules. The student
must then post 2 replies of at least 200 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned
modules. The thread and replies must be written in current APA format in a substantive manner
and must not contain spelling and/or grammar errors.
Reserve a Key Topic
Key topics are addressed within each chapter. Select a key topic to research and discuss. Post the
topic you wish to reserve in the subject line of your thread. You may choose the same topic as a
peer, but the topics must be addressed from different vantage points (perspectives).
The Thread
After you have reserved your key topic, use the Internet to search for at least 5 scholarly
resources that relate to the topic and have been published within the last 5 years. Academic
articles and journals must be reputable and obtained from professional websites that address the
content of this course. Popular magazines and online sources such as Wikipedia are not
permissible.
After reading the articles, select 1 article relating to your key topic that you wish to use in your
thread. Your thread must be posted in the text box where you originally reserved your key topic;
do not submit a second thread. In addition to posting the thread in the text box, attach a Word
file of your thread. Adhere to the following format:
1. Key Concept Explanation: Define your key topic by using a source other than the
textbook. Give a clear, concise overview of the essential elements relevant to
understanding your key topic. In addition, explain why you are interested in this topic
(e.g., academic curiosity, application to a current issue related to employment, or any
other professional rationale). This section must be at least 100 words.
2. Comparison: Compare your research with what you have studied during the module in
which the key topic/thread is assigned. Note differences or commonalities about your key
topic, providing evidence that you have extended your understanding of this topic beyond
the textbook readings. This is an opportunity for you to cite the additional articles you
originally researched. This section must be at least 200 words.
3. Article Summary: In your own words, provide a clear and concise summary of the
article you selected. This section must be at least 200 words.
4. Biblical Integration: Include at least 3 appropriate biblical references. Explain the
relevance of your key topic to God’s law and how it can be applied in a Christian context.
This section must be at least 100 words.
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5. Application: Specifically state how your key topic has been applied to real-world
businesses or describe the potential your key topic has to influence today’s business
world. Your application must possess a professional rationale that demonstrates the
significance of your key topic. This section must be at least 100 words.
6. Annotated Bibliography: Cite the articles you researched in current APA format. An
annotation must accompany each citation. Each annotation will consist of a descriptive
and evaluative paragraph that is at least 100 words. The annotations are designed to help
your classmates in their understanding of your topic. In addition, provide a persistent link
for each article.
The Replies
You will be required to write substantive replies to a minimum of 2 other classmates’ threads.
Each reply must be a minimum of 200 words and include at least 2 scholarly resources.
Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, outside scholarly articles, etc.
Substantive replies, in contrast to perfunctory replies, add value to the discussion, enhance
learning, and contain references to any new concepts or ideas presented.
The following suggestions will aid you in successfully composing substantive responses:
Compare/contrast the findings of others with your research.
Compare how the findings of others relate/add to the concepts learned in the required
readings.
Share additional knowledge regarding the key topic that relates to the thread.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Review your posts and the Student Expectations prior to
submission in order to ensure that your sources are properly cited.
If you need any assistance in writing, format, or persistent links, the Liberty University Online
Writing Center will be able to help you.
Running Head: BUSINESS PROCESS DESIGN (REENGINEERING) 1
Business Process Design (Reengineering)
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Date:
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Table of Contents
Business Process Design (Reengineering) ............................................................................................. 3
Key concept explanation ....................................................................................................................... 3
Comparison ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Article summary .................................................................................................................................... 4
Biblical integration ................................................................................................................................ 5
Application ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Annotated bibliography ........................................................................................................................ 6
References .............................................................................................................................................. 9
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Business Process Design (Reengineering)
Key concept explanation
This discussion selected the business process design or reengineering. This concept offers
a framework for defining the various strategies businesses can use in redesigning their core
processes to meet their desired goals. Numerous authors like Bhaskar (2018) claim that business
process design and reengineering involves multiple interventions that companies use to improve
the product and services delivery strategies. However, the author argues that at least 70% of the
implemented solutions in business process design have failed because of poor planning and
sound methodologies. I have selected this topic out of academic curiosity and support my
professional career in understanding business operations. I intend to gather more knowledge
about the current challenges many workplaces face in reengineering their business processes.
Comparison
After looking at the assigned course text, the main ideas discussed on the topic reflect the
various interventions used to ensure smooth business process completion and execution
(Meredith & Shafer, 2019). The course text offers ideas that show the need for business process
design. Business process design comprises diverse strategies for improving the core operations
executed within a given environment to achieve the desired goal, usually in quality management
and guarantee. The article by Bhaskar (2018) claims that business process design is a complex
and progressive procedure executed within the organizational setting to achieve a common goal.
The two sources agree that business process design is an essential task in accomplishing the set
organizational goals. Through business process design, areas such as manufacturing can improve
their operations, according to Maryam & Khan (2017). From the two external sources, there are
various similarities in understanding business process design. The main similarity is that all
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sources agree that business process design is a strategic approach for improving product or
services delivery quality.
Additionally, the literature agrees with the course text about business process design
importance in ensuring maximum quality management in core products and procedures. The
article by Maryam & Khan (2017) extends the knowledge on business process design through
applying it in the smart manufacturing sector. This study improves my understanding of the role
of business process reengineering in promoting the corporate procedural quality in products and
services delivery.
Article summary
This section has selected the article by Bhaskar (2018). This study offers insight into the
most common and essential aspects that businesses follow in ensuring maximum products and
services delivery. This article offers insight into the everyday challenges organizations face when
implementing strategies for overcoming the existing weaknesses in products and services
delivery. Implementing a successful business process design or reengineering intervention is
challenging. The complexities arise in resources allocation and management.
Additionally, organizations face diverse challenges in the lack of a reliable framework
and methodology for implementing the proposed changes affects the abilities to maintain the
desired goals. Also, organizations fail to consider the effects associated with the people factor
during the implementation processes. Such a weakness affects their ability to positively reflect
the organizational needs while undermining employee engagement throughout the
implementation processes. According to the author, implementing the desired designs or
reengineering the existing processes requires sufficient planning and employee engagement.
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Numerous frameworks can be used in coordinating these processes. On the same note, this study
offers insight into adopting such solutions in the manufacturing sector, focusing on reducing
wastes and improving operational success. Through strategic planning and resources alignment,
firms in the manufacturing sector can successfully implement the proposed changes through
business process reengineering.
Biblical integration
The Bible offers a vital reference point that guides operations within diverse areas such as
business and the community. One of the main goals that drive businesses is to make profits.
Some businesses consider profits generation as a success metric. Strategies like business process
design and reengineering focus on progressively improving corporate operations to meet the
desired goals like profit generation. Proverbs 14:15 speaks about strategy and its importance in
improving oneself and the community. According to Proverbs 14: 15, "The simple believes
everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps" the verse says that businesses should focus
on strategy development to ensure success. This verse encourages using critical thinking in
strategy development which applies to the business process reengineering aspects.
Application
This topic applies to the natural world environments in various ways. The first way the
topic applies is to allow businesses to boost their insight into consumer needs by redesigning
their existing processes. Business process design has influenced firms from multiple dimensions
like manufacturing in optimizing their operations to meet their consumers' growing demands.
Additionally, this topic informs decisions management teams make concerning addressing
consumer needs and demands. Through this topic, many firms like Apple, Inc., Amazon and
Walmart have benefited from redefining their approaches in supply chain management by
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integrating technologies. Such efforts have influenced their success, supporting the hypothesis
that business process reengineering is an essential trend to promote operational efficiency.
Annotated bibliography
Bhaskar, H. L. (2018). Business process reengineering framework and methodology: a
critical study. International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 29(4), 527-556.
According to this article, one of the main issues that influence organizational success is
leveraging strategy to boost daily operations. Diverse strategies can be used to inform business
success. Business process design is essential since it allows firms to boost their operations while
eliminating risks in competition. However, the author argues that many organizations have failed
to implement the ideal business process designs regardless of the perceived benefits. This failure
has been linked with poor strategy alignment and the inability to define the ideal methodology
and framework for implementation. Such challenges affect business alignment when
approaching strategy implementation and success.
Maryam, N., & Khan, S. A. (2017, October). Business process reengineering for smart
manufacturing. In 2017 IEEE 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile
Communication Conference (UEMCON) (pp. 424-430). IEEE.
This study, on the other hand, has explored the topic from a practical dimension.
According to the authors, the main focus has been on exploring business process reengineering
in the manufacturing sector. The study claims that the manufacturing sector needs redefined
processes and strategies to eliminate wastes while improving consumer relationships. Through
business process reengineering, it is possible to define the ideal framework for achieving the
desired goals in performance management and success. This study offers insight into the
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practical application of business process reengineering targeting reducing working hours to
increase consumer satisfaction for a smart manufacturing firm. Such efforts allow firms to create
a unique consumer relationship.
Qu, Y., Ming, X., Ni, Y., Li, X., Liu, Z., Zhang, X., & Xie, L. (2019). An integrated
framework of enterprise information systems in smart manufacturing system via business
process reengineering. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B:
Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 233(11), 2210-2224.
From another perspective, this examination has explored the role of using an integrated
framework for fostering adopting information systems in the manufacturing sector. This goal has
been mainly influenced by business process reengineering. It is worth noting that business
process reengineering allows firms to redefine their operations and procedures. Such a project
allows the management to determine the most appropriate interventions to overcome a common
challenge. The authors argue that implementing new technologies from an enterprise dimension
requires initial planning and coordination. This task can be achieved through strategic alignment
from a business process design. Hence using this framework, it is possible to implement new
solutions in the workplace to foster performance.
Nkurunziza, G., Munene, J., Ntayi, J., & Kaberuka, W. (2019). Business process
reengineering in developing economies: Lessons from microfinance institutions (MFIs) in
Uganda. Innovation & Management Review.
The authors have explored the application of business process design in the developing
nations from the article above. Primarily focusing on the microfinance institutions, this report
shows that the organizational alignment has informed their success in adopting the latest
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technological solutions with the current trends. However, failing to understand the current
business needs and the current challenges may undermine the abilities to maintain a positive
relationship with the latest developments. Business process design allows such firms to
understand the current challenges while defining the most appropriate changes to implement to
overcome such weaknesses. Such a strategy progressively informs the management on the best
approaches to adopt in correcting the existing challenges.
Dachyar, M., & Sanjiwo, Z. (2018). Business Process Reengineering of Engineering
Procurement Construction (EPC) Project in Oil and Gas Industry in Indonesia. Indian
Journal of Science and Technology, 8(1).
The study above offers insight into the common strategies business entities follow and
implement to overcome their quality improvement challenges. While six sigma and lean
approaches have been adopted in diverse organizations, it is worth noting that their effectiveness
is informed by the managerial capacity to understand the existing business process challenges.
Business process reengineering concepts have been implemented in reducing delays in the
engineering procurement construction projects. Such projects require precise timing to eliminate
loss risks. This study explored the application of business process design in the project
management framework, allowing the stakeholders to map both the As Is and To Be states. This
method improved the Engineering Procurement Construction projects by about 35%. Therefore,
this study concludes the business process design should be implemented in heavy projects to
evaluate delays while providing the ideal solutions.
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References
Bhaskar, H. L. (2018). Business process reengineering framework and methodology: a critical
study. International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 29(4), 527-556.
Qu, Y., Ming, X., Ni, Y., Li, X., Liu, Z., Zhang, X., & Xie, L. (2019). An integrated framework
of enterprise information systems in smart manufacturing system via business process
reengineering. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal
of Engineering Manufacture, 233(11), 2210-2224.
Nkurunziza, G., Munene, J., Ntayi, J., & Kaberuka, W. (2019). Business process reengineering
in developing economies: Lessons from microfinance institutions (MFIs) in
Uganda. Innovation & Management Review.
Dachyar, M., & Sanjiwo, Z. (2018). Business Process Reengineering of Engineering
Procurement Construction (EPC) Project in Oil and Gas Industry in Indonesia. Indian
Journal of Science and Technology, 8(1).
Meredith, J. R., & Shafer, S. M. (2019). Operations and supply chain management for MBAs.
John Wiley & Sons.
Maryam, N., & Khan, S. A. (2017, October). Business process reengineering for smart
manufacturing. In 2017 IEEE 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile
Communication Conference (UEMCON) (pp. 424-430). IEEE.
