The Interplay of IT and Business Process Reengineering

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Reengineering (BPR). It explores how IT supports and drives BPR initiatives, emphasizing the importance of IT in leveraging changes to industrial processes and structures. The report delves into the critical concepts of BPR, including organizational rearrangement and the effective use of IT schemes. It discusses factors influencing BPR management, such as tactical arrangement and operative development methods. Furthermore, it examines the integration of IT with business plans and policies, highlighting the critical role of IT in BPR. The report also offers a critique of BPR, addressing its limitations and the impact on organizational culture. Finally, it concludes by emphasizing the significance of BPR and its evolution in the context of modern business administration.