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Cognitive automation

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  • Christian Engel

    (University of St.Gallen)

  • Philipp Ebel

    (University of St.Gallen)

  • Jan Marco Leimeister

    (University of St.Gallen)

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Facilitated by AI technology, the phenomenon of cognitive automation extends the scope of deterministic business process automation (BPA) through the probabilistic automation of knowledge and service work. By transforming work systems through cognitive automation, organizations are provided with vast strategic opportunities to gain business value. However, research lacks a unified conceptual lens on cognitive automation, which hinders scientific progress. Thus, based on a Systematic Literature Review, we describe the fundamentals of cognitive automation and provide an integrated conceptualization. We provide an overview of the major BPA approaches such as workflow management, robotic process automation, and Machine Learning-facilitated BPA while emphasizing their complementary relationships. Furthermore, we show how the phenomenon of cognitive automation can be instantiated by Machine Learning-facilitated BPA systems that operate along the spectrum of lightweight and heavyweight IT implementations in larger IS ecosystems. Based on this, we describe the relevance and opportunities of cognitive automation in Information Systems research.

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  • Christian Engel & Philipp Ebel & Jan Marco Leimeister, 2022. "Cognitive automation," Electronic Markets, Springer;IIM University of St. Gallen, vol. 32(1), pages 339-350, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:elmark:v:32:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1007_s12525-021-00519-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s12525-021-00519-7
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    Keywords

    Cognitive automation; Knowledge work; Artificial intelligence; Machine learning; Cognition; Automation;
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    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management
    • L21 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Business Objectives of the Firm
    • C6 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling

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