A semantic approach to monitor business process

ABSTRACT

Finding an effective method for managing and evaluating the performance of business processes is a key element for e-business success.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.2 Design Tools and Techniques

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.8 Database applications
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.0 General
      H.3.5 On-line Information Services

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.7 DOCUMENT AND TEXT PROCESSING
      I.7.0 General
      I.7.2 Document Preparation

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.4 System Management