The document discusses business process reengineering (BPR). It defines BPR and outlines its importance in improving organizational effectiveness, efficiency and competitiveness through radical redesign of processes. The document also describes the impact of BPR on an organization's structure, roles and relationships. It then covers the typical steps to implement BPR and some common challenges faced in the process. Finally, it presents a case study of how a US-based consulting firm successfully implemented BPR to reduce overhead costs.