“A process is a series of tasks or steps that receive inputs (materials, information, people, machine, and methods) and produce an output (physical product, information, a service) designed to be used for a specific purpose by the recipient for whom the output is produced”. It is important to distinguish between a task and a process. The way to determine between the two is that a processes is defined by the sequence of tasks that contribute to the output.
Many, if not most companies are looking for methods and ways to “better manage radical change. Change is a continuous process which forces firms and/or companies to adjust and re-adjust their activities with each passing day”. Even if a particular business is content with the way their business is run, there is always room for improvement through the various operations and processes. Constant improvement is absolutely necessary to remain competitive in the present as well as in the future. Having a strategy is key as it sets a direction and creates a foundation to be followed by those involved. This will optimize results as well as keeping a form of communication while keeping a “self-contained workflow”.
In managing the business processes, the common goal to strive for is continuous improvements which are measured by the results. These business activities include available resources, a specific goal and the measurement of prior success or lack thereof. In the end, the outcome of success is based on the practice that is used as well as the knowledge and expertise of management.
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