Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Over the past decade, the relationship between business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption and requirements traceability has become a subject of considerable debate among scholars and industry practitioners alike, particularly within the context of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria where operating conditions differ markedly from more developed markets.

Within the context of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria, this relationship carries particular significance. Organizations in this setting operate under a distinct combination of economic, regulatory, and market conditions that may amplify or dampen the effect of business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption on requirements traceability, making a context-specific inquiry both timely and necessary.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Despite a growing body of literature on business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption, there remains limited consensus on the precise nature of its relationship with requirements traceability, particularly within Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria. Many organizations continue to make decisions about business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption without a clear, evidence-based understanding of how those decisions ultimately affect requirements traceability. This gap between practice and empirical understanding is the central problem this study seeks to address.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) Adoption on requirements traceability in Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria.
2. To assess the extent to which business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption influences requirements traceability within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption in relation to requirements traceability.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption in order to improve requirements traceability.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption on requirements traceability in Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria?
2. To what extent does business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption influence requirements traceability within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption in relation to requirements traceability?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption in order to improve requirements traceability?

1.5 Significance of the Study

Beyond its academic contribution to the field of business analysis, this study has practical value for management teams within Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria seeking to understand how business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption translates into measurable outcomes around requirements traceability. It is equally useful to students and future researchers looking for a localized empirical reference on this relationship.

1.6 Scope of the Study

In terms of scope, this MSc study confines itself to Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria, focusing specifically on how business process modeling notation (BPMN) adoption relates to requirements traceability within that setting. Findings are interpreted within these boundaries rather than as universal claims applicable to every organization or market.