IS Requirements and Work Transformation

In this paper IS requirement analysis is discussed from the perspective of work transformation. A process modelling approach, which treat computer systems as a part of human activity, is introduced. In this way the object of analysis and design should be on the work organisation rather than on the software product. Four case examples are used to illustrate the connection between changing organisational structure and ISs. The process modelling approaches as such are capable of creating new work arrangements. However, the innovations of more radical work transformation can not be reached as a result of process based problem analysis. A mechanism to analyse the activity on more generic level is needed. One possible construction of such mechanism is suggested.