What is Workflow
webopedia.com defines workflow as:
The defined series of tasks
within an organization to produce a final outcome.
Sophisticated workgroup computing applications allow you to
define different workflows for different types of jobs.
So, for example, in a publishing setting, a document might be
automatically routed from writer to editor to proofreader to
production. At each stage in the workflow, one individual or
group is responsible for a specific task. Once the task is
complete, the workflow software ensures that the individuals
responsible for the next task are notified and receive the
data they need to execute their stage of the process.
Web and Flo defines workflow as:
The defined series of tasks
within an organisation to produce a final outcome or outcomes. Sophisticated workgroup computing applications
allow you to define different workflows for different types of
jobs or processes. So, for example, in a
publishing setting, a document might be automatically routed
from writer to editor to proofreader to production. At each
stage in the workflow, one individual or group is responsible
for a specific task. Once the task is complete, the workflow
software ensures that the individuals responsible for the next
task are notified and receive the data they need to execute
their stage of the process. Workflow systems also automate redundant tasks and ensure uncompleted tasks are
followed up.
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