Although several studies question information technology's contribution to productivity, organizations continue to invest in client/server systems (CSSs) particularly as enablers of business process reengineering (BPR). These efforts may be wasted if they do not improve business processes. This study focused on business processes and investigated the role of workstation-based CSSs in changing business processes. A multiple case study of workstation-based CSS databases in three organizations was performed with the proposition that they moderate the relation between managerial action and changes within business processes. The research framework suggested that changes to business processes are achieved by reducing uncertainty. In order to measure change in business processes, this study categorized business process change into: (1) compressing sequential tasks across functions, (2) compressing tasks vertically within the managerial hierarchy, (3) eliminating slack resources, (4) reducing the distance between the point of decision and the point of information or eliminating intermediaries, (5) reconfiguring sequential processes to operate in parallel, and (6) linking parallel activities during the process. Data collected from questionnaires, interviews, and observations from three case studies were used to construct network diagrams, relationship matrices, reachability matrices, and task tables of business processes. The results of this research partially support the proposition that …

This publication of the Dallas-Fort Worth Section of the American Chemical Society includes information about research, prominent scientist, organizational business, and various other stories of interest to the community.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Photograph of a man in traditional African clothing and standing behind a podium, peaking into a microphone. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. Behind the man, there is a crowd of people.

Photograph of a couple posing together and smiling for their portrait. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a row of women and a crowd of people behind them. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The women and some of the audience members are dressed in traditional African clothing. At the bottom left of the shot, there is a piano and a folding chair.

Photograph of a man, wearing a colorful bow tie and smiling as his portrait is taken. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of four unidentified mean seated in red fold-out chair and conversing with one another. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. A pile of papers are on top of a folding chair, in front of one of the men sitting in the center left of the group. Mugs and microphones are on the conference table.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing in front of a microphone and talking excitedly with his hands. Two other individuals are seen in the foreground in front of him. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a Hallelujah Hip Hop performance moment that displays the audience, orchestra, and choir. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The majority of the orchestra ensemble are not playing their instruments.

Photograph of Joseph Brew standing on the right and having his portrait taken with an unidentified individual on his left in traditional clothing. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The man on the left is holding a potted plant.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing in front of a metal music stand and holding up her arm up as she conducts her students. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing in front of a music stand with her arms raised as she conducts her students. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. At the bottom of the photograph, is a blur of a sheet music.

Photograph of a man, wearing a colorful bow tie and smiling as his portrait is taken. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of five female student performers holding their instruments and posing for the camera. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background of these students, there is a male performer angling his face to the camera.

Photograph of a crowd of audience members wearing formal and traditional African clothing. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified man smiling for his portrait in African inspired clothes. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of the conductor's hands and body. Music stands can be seen surrounding him. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of six students dressed in white, standing side-by-side as they prepare to dance together in front of a conference table. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. There are some adults, mainly men, who are standing behind the conference table and clapping for the performers.

Photograph of four student performers holding their violas and smiling for their portrait. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The students are wearing formal clothing and are sitting down in red fold-up chairs.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming film screening of 'Behind the Broken Words' on February 2, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the murder of two Hispanic males in a house on Blackbird Lane in Dallas, Texas. The footage shows David Bonham being interviewed, as well as a police official. The story aired at 6:00 P.M.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the murder of two Hispanic males in a house on Blackbird Lane in Dallas, Texas. The footage shows David Bonham being interviewed, as well as a police official. The story aired at 6:00 P.M.

Photograph of the Cameron Youth Chamber Orchestra from St. Louis, Missouri. The photograph was taken at the "Hallelujah Hip Hop," a Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the foreground, there are a couple of people sitting in the attendance seats.