1 FLOWCHARTS PREPARED BY: ANUSHKA NANCOO 2 WHAT IS A FLOWCHART? Maps or graphical representations of a process Illustrates the sequence of operations to be performed to get to the solution of a problem Useful tool for communication 3 USES OF A FLOWCHART To see whether the steps of a process are logical To record the sequence of tasks in a process To uncover problems/miscommunication To define the boundaries of a process Aids in developing a common base knowledge
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less equipment to make breakfast. Included in this report is a flowchart that describes the process for preparing the meal and cleaning the dishes‚ factors that change the process‚ and a metric to determine each step within the process. I needed to take several steps to prepare breakfast‚ clean the cooking equipment and clean the dishes before I could leave for work. Some steps seemed to be a waste of time. Below is a flowchart describing the steps I took to complete the morning routine
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Process Flowchart Process Flowchart This paper includes information about a process (University of Phoenix‚ 2010‚ Syllabus) completed daily. A flowchart represents activities in a process. A flowchart is also included in this paper. A key element of operations strategy is the activities involved in process design (Chase‚ Jacobs‚ & Aquilano‚ 2006). A metric used to measure the process and factors that affect the process are also included. Process Explanation The process included in this paper
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Assignment Flowchart for a Process University of Phoenix OPS/571 Instructor: July 22‚ 2012 • Select a process that you do every day but would like to spend less time doing‚ such as driving to work. The process to that I will use to design a process flowchart for will be driving from home to work on a daily basis. • Design a flowchart using an appropriate tool. I have used the features of Microsoft Visio to design my flowchart. Flowcharts are valuable
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Common Flowchart Symbols The process symbol represents a process‚ action‚ or function. It’s the most widely-used symbol in flowcharting. The document symbol represents the input or output of a document. Examples of input are receiving a report‚ email‚ or order. Examples of output are generating a presentation‚ memo‚ or letter. The decision symbol indicates a question to be answered—usually yes/no or true/false. The flowchart path may splinter into different branches depending on the
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this paper is to design a flowchart for a process. This paper will select a process that I complete every day but would like to spend less time doing. The flowchart will be designed using an appropriate tool. This flowchart will include comments on the factors that affect the process design. This paper will identify one metric that is needed to measure the process. The flowchart will include data for the identified metric everyday of the work week. Process and Flowchart Tool The process to that
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find areas for improvement in a process Also‚ by conveying the information or processes in a step-by-step flow‚ you can then concentrate more intently on each individual step‚ without feeling overwhelmed by the bigger picture. I’ve designed a flowchart for one daily activity - The activity I chose is "Being on Time". When I am getting ready to leave‚ and usually rushing‚ a ringing telephone controls my time‚ often making me late. Controlling this interruption is a necessity. I have one telephone;
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Assignments: 1. INDIVIDUALLY‚ prepare an Excel flowchart for the narrative posted on D2L. Submit your Excel file of your flowchart before the deadline posted on the D2L drop box. Identify the appropriate individuals‚ departments‚ or computer processing involved within the business process. Label the columns with these items. Identify the steps‚ procedures‚ and documents used in the process. Use the appropriate symbols to depict who does the steps and procedures‚ how documents originate‚ how
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Algorithm The term algorithm is often used to refer to the logic of a program It is a step-by step description of how to arrive at the solution of the given problem. It may be formally defined as a sequence of instructions‚ designed in a manner that‚ if the instructions are executed in the specified sequence‚ the desired results will be obtained. In order to qualify as an algorithm‚ a sequence of instructions must possess the following characteristics: Sample Algorithms 50 Students in a class
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Process Flowchart‚ Driving to Work Understanding processes and the various decision points provide a structured framework to measure efficiency. Processes include many factors‚ from direct decision points to external influences that affect the outcome. Additional‚ processes often have a service component‚ which influences the decision points. Process – Driving to Work Each workday‚ I must drive to work. During that commute‚ most days I must also make sure my daughter gets to school. On
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