Goals are achieved using resources, by breaking down the work into manageable tasks and Standardizing the method of doing the tasks.
Organizations require to set Quality, Time and Cost (QTC) targets for the tasks. Process are required for standardization, to meet the QTC targets and to link the tasks to reach the goals
Elements of a Process:
Task
- There is a standard procedure to perform each task
- Some tasks require tools to execute
- Tools are useful also to automate tasks
- A process typically has a series of tasks connected by a work flow
- Work flows can also be automated
- At the end of a process either a physical item and / or information is handed off to a consumer
We will discuss some of the terms given in the picture in our next post.