Simple Workflow Process

A Simple Workflow Process is a workflow process that executes tasks in sequential order with minimal decision points.

• AKA: Simple Workflow, Linear Workflow, Basic Workflow Process, Straightforward Process, Sequential Workflow.
• Context:
  • It can typically coordinate Sequential Tasks through simple workflow steps with direct transition rules.
  • It can typically manage Workflow Resources through simple workflow allocation with basic scheduling mechanisms.
  • It can typically enforce Workflow Constraints through simple workflow validation with straightforward compliance checks.
  • It can often support Workflow Automation through simple workflow scripts with basic trigger mechanisms.
  • It can often enable Workflow Monitoring through simple workflow metrics with basic tracking systems.
  • It can often facilitate Workflow Documentation through simple workflow templates with standard notation formats.
  • It can range from being a Manual Simple Workflow Process to being an Automated Simple Workflow Process, depending on its automation level.
  • It can range from being a Single-Step Simple Workflow Process to being a Multi-Step Simple Workflow Process, depending on its step count.
  • It can range from being a Deterministic Simple Workflow Process to being a Conditional Simple Workflow Process, depending on its decision complexity.
  • It can range from being a Standalone Simple Workflow Process to being an Integrated Simple Workflow Process, depending on its system connectivity.
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• Example(s):
  • Document Approval Workflow Processes, such as:
    • NDA Review Workflow Process for non-disclosure agreement processing.
    • Invoice Approval Workflow Process for financial document validation.
    • Purchase Order Approval Process for procurement authorization.
    • Expense Report Approval Process for reimbursement validation.
  • Data Processing Workflow Processes, such as:
    • ETL Workflow Process for data transformation tasks.
    • Report Generation Workflow Process for automated reporting.
    • Data Import Workflow Process for file ingestion.
    • Batch Processing Workflow for scheduled data tasks.
  • Administrative Workflow Processes, such as:
    • Employee Onboarding Workflow Process for new hire processing.
    • Leave Request Workflow Process for absence management.
    • Access Request Workflow Process for permission granting.
    • Equipment Request Process for resource allocation.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Complex Workflow Process, which involves multiple branching paths and sophisticated decision logic.
  • Adaptive Workflow Process, which modifies its execution path based on runtime conditions.
  • Multi-Agent Workflow Process, which requires coordination between multiple autonomous agents.
• See: Workflow Process, Declarative Workflow System, Workflow-Driven Operational Process, Linear Process Model, Workflow Automation Platform, Business Process Management System, Workflow Execution Engine, Process Orchestration Framework, Workflow Design Pattern, Human-in-the-Loop Workflow Process, Contract Review Workflow Process.
• Reference(s):
  • https://www.gabormelli.com/RKB/Workflow-Driven_Operational_Process
  • https://www.gabormelli.com/RKB/Software_Development_Workflow

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