Flowchart. Also called: process flowchart, process flow diagram.
Variations: macro flowchart, top-down flowchart, detailed flowchart (also called process map, micro map, service map, or symbolic flowchart), deployment flowchart (also called down-across or cross-functional flowchart), several-leveled flowchart. A flowchart is a picture of the separate steps of a process in sequential order. Elements that may be included are: sequence of actions, materials or services entering or leaving the process (inputs and outputs), decisions that must be made, people who become involved, time involved at each step and/or process measurements. The process described can be anything: a manufacturing process, an administrative or service process, a project plan.
Hur25338_ch06_093-111.indd - Chapter_6_Flowcharting.pdf. Microsoft Word - lecturesV02.doc - Flowcharting.pdf. Flowcharting 101 - Flowcharting.pdf. Flowcharts.indd - flowcharts.pdf. What is a Flow Chart? Flow Chart Defined A flow chart is a graphical or symbolic representation of a process.
Each step in the process is represented by a different symbol and contains a short description of the process step. The flow chart symbols are linked together with arrows showing the process flow direction. Excel Flowchart Wizard. Flowchart. A simple flowchart representing a process for dealing with a non-functioning lamp.
A flowchart is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting them with arrows. This diagrammatic representation illustrates a solution to a given problem. Flowcharts are used in analyzing, designing, documenting or managing a process or program in various fields.[1]