Process Activity Model

A Process Activity Model shows the relationship of the related activities and their use of information. This model is typically used to understand / analyze the activities within a single process. These activities form the basis for Role identification and related training.

There are many types of models that cover the formal relationships of activities. These are:

• BPMN
• Activity Diagrams (UML)
• IDEF
• DataFlow diagrams

Some use swim lanes to highlight the roles carrying out the work (BPMN / UML).

Each of the above standard models has a corresponding set of definitions to create them.

Note: Informal diagrams that are more understandable by a set of stakeholders are also in this set and must be based upon a formal model.

Note: These activity models also need to provide a way to identify a "System Interaction Point".

See the procedures for each of the various activity models. Example: UML Activity Diagram

See the procedures for each of the various activity models.

methods and techniques

The Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) problem solving approach is a good approach for both identifying the activity model and the issues surrounding the implementation / changes necessary to implement the benefits.

The Activities of a Manager are shown as a simple Activity Model.

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