Formal Process

A Formal Process is a structured process governed by predefined rules and procedures.

• Context:
  • It can (often) be designed to achieve specific Process Objectives or Process Outcomes.
  • It can range from being a General Formal Process to being a Domain-Specific Formal Process.
  • It can be subject to auditing or reviews to ensure compliance with established rules.
  • It can involve documentation to record each step, decision, or transaction.
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• Example(s):
  • Legal Formal Process (governed by laws and regulations, often involves court procedures).
  • Business Formal Process (structured business operations like procurement or hiring).
  • Scientific Formal Process (experimental protocols or peer-review processes).
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Informal Process (not strictly governed by predefined rules).
  • Ad-hoc Process (created for a specific, often one-time, requirement).
• See: Process Optimization, Structured Process, Workflow.

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