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Applying the Decision Model and Notation in Practice: A Method to Design and Specify Business Decisions and Business Logic

Abstract: Proper decision-making is one of the most important capabilities of an organization. Therefore, it is important to make explicit all decisions that are relevant to manage for an organization. In 2015 the Object Management Group published the Decision Model and Notation (DMN) standard that focuses on modelling business decisions and underlying business logic. DMN …

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Continuous Auditing: A Practical Maturity Model

Abstract: Continuous Auditing (CA) is a methodology for issuing audit reports simultaneously with, or a short period of time after, the data is entered into the information system. The possibilities and challenges of CA have been researched previously. However, limited studies focus on the practical application of CA maturity models. In this study, we bridge …

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A Governance Framework for (Semi) Automated Decision-Making

Abstract: Proper decision-making is one of the most important capabilities of an organization. Therefore, it is important to have a clear understanding and overview of the decisions an organization makes. A means to design and specify decisions is the Decision Model and Notation (DMN) standard published by the Object Management Group in 2015. In this …

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Solving Problems by Implementing a Business Rules Management System

Abstract: During the timespan of the implementation of a system, the why and what against the actual state of the system can change. This difference is referred to as the design problem. Currently, no design problems are identified in Business Rules Management (BRM) and Business Rules Management System (BRMS) literature. To solve problems with a …

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A Tool for Analyzing Business Rules Management Solution Implementations

Abstract: Evaluating an (implemented) Business Rules Management Solution (BRMS) is not a frequently conducted process within organizations. A tool is needed, which supports this process and supports future BRMS implementations. A literature study is conducted on the relevant building blocks of a BRMS. The results are validated through qualitative expert interviews. This resulted in the …

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Identifying Factors Affecting Blockchain Technology Diffusion

Abstract: Blockchain technology will increasingly gain attention from both academics as well as practitioners and has the potential to disrupt traditional work methods in most industries. At least, that is what innovators and early adopters have promised. Published papers in the current body of knowledge are almost solely aimed towards technical aspects of blockchain technology. …

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An Explorative Study Into Situational Artefact Construction in Business Rules Management

Abstract: The implementation of software products is a time-consuming activity and requires specific expertise to be completed successfully. This is especially the case in research fields where there is no or little tool support available, such as Business Rules Management (BRM) and Business Rules Management Solutions (BRMS). Tool support is essential to successfully guide the …

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A New Explorative Model to Assess the Financial Credit Risk Assessment

Abstract: Within recent years,Financial Credit Risk Assessment(FCRA) has become an increasingly important issuewithin the financial industry.Therefore,the search for features that can predict the credit risk of an organizationhasincreased. Using multiple statistical techniques,a variance of features hasbeen proposed. Applying a structured literature review,238 papers have been selected. From the selected papers,700 features have been identified. The …

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Identifying Challenges in Business Rules Management Implementations Regarding the Governance Capability at Governmental Institutions

Abstract: As the number of BRMS-implementations increases, more and more organizations search for guidance to design such solutions. Given these premises, more implementation challenges experienced from practice become evident. In this study, we identify the main challenges regarding the governance capability as part of BRM, in the Dutch governmental context. To be able to do …

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