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Flowcharts

A flowchart is a diagram that illustrates the sequence of actions in a process, using symbols like ovals for start/end points, rectangles for steps, and diamonds for decisions. Key steps in creating a flowchart include identifying steps, arranging them chronologically, and testing for completeness. While flowcharts serve as effective teaching and managerial tools, they can also be overly detailed and time-consuming to prepare.

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Flowcharts

A flowchart is a diagram that illustrates the sequence of actions in a process, using symbols like ovals for start/end points, rectangles for steps, and diamonds for decisions. Key steps in creating a flowchart include identifying steps, arranging them chronologically, and testing for completeness. While flowcharts serve as effective teaching and managerial tools, they can also be overly detailed and time-consuming to prepare.

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Flowcharts

A flowchart is a diagram of the sequence of movements or actions of people or things involved in a


process or activity.

Drawing a flowchart, or process mapping, is done to understand how the steps in a business

process work together.

Symbols available for use when drawing flowchart

Ovals represent the starting or ending point of the process. Each step of the process is placed

in a rectangular box. Decisions are indicated by a diamond and arrows are used to show the order

and direction of the steps.

Some of the key steps to follow when drawing a flowchart are

◾ Identify the steps through consensus

◾ Walk the process and arrange chronologically

◾ Draw using appropriate symbols

◾ Test for completeness (e.g., symbols, loops, dead ends, arrows, and direction)

◾ Look for problem areas as a team

◾ Get sign-off that the flowchart reflects the process

In addition to flowchart, other names are process maps, value stream maps and when using

swimming lanes to show the various departments or individuals who perform the activities, they

are called cross functional process maps.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Flowcharts

Advantages : A teaching tool

Managerial tool for discussion and analysis

Errors may stand out and be obvious

Provide flexibility

Visual representation is best for some people

Easy to review

Useful during discussions


Disadvantages:

May be more detailed than necessary

May take too much time to prepare

Must learn many symbols if the organization

decides to use a variety of them

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