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Flowchart

- is a diagram that uses graphic


symbols to depict the nature and flow
of the steps in a process. Another name
for this tool is "flow diagram."
•A flowchart is commonly used
by systems analysts to visualize
the series of processes in a
business system.
•A flowchart is a useful
tool to design an efficient
business system and to
troubleshoot or improve
an existing system.
What Are the
Elements of a
Flowchart?
1. Terminator
- A terminator appears at the start
and at the end of a flowchart. The
end terminator appears only once
on a single flowchart.
2. Process
- It refers to an action in a
business process. It must be
described clearly and
concisely.
3. Sub-process
- sub-process is represented by a
rectangle with double lines on each side.
A sub- process is a major process that
could be broken up into simpler
processes developed into another
flowchart.
4. Decision
- A process that can answer a
decision of "yes" or "no"
requires a decision box.
5. Connector
- indicates that a
particular step is
connected to another page
or part of the flowchart
6. Arrow Lines
- Arrow lines drawn in one
direction, preferably from top
to bottom, keep a flowchart
clear.
Benefits of Using
Flowcharts
1. Promote
understanding
of a process.
2. Provide a
tool for training
employees.
3. Identify problem
areas and
opportunities for
process improvement.
Directions: Using the basic
symbols used for flowchart,
make your own simple flow
chart to illustrate the process of
cleaning the computer parts
and peripherals properly.
Preparation of 15 13 10 8
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