Formal Process
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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.