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What Is A Flow Chart

A flow chart is a visual representation of a process or system using symbols and arrows. It shows the flow of information or steps to help understand complex concepts. A flow chart contains symbols like start/end, process, and decision that represent specific actions or conditions. Flow charts are useful for visualizing processes, streamlining operations, communicating plans, improving decision-making, easier troubleshooting, and standardizing procedures. To create one, identify the process, gather information, use the appropriate symbols, connect them in the proper sequence, and review the chart.

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27 views9 pages

What Is A Flow Chart

A flow chart is a visual representation of a process or system using symbols and arrows. It shows the flow of information or steps to help understand complex concepts. A flow chart contains symbols like start/end, process, and decision that represent specific actions or conditions. Flow charts are useful for visualizing processes, streamlining operations, communicating plans, improving decision-making, easier troubleshooting, and standardizing procedures. To create one, identify the process, gather information, use the appropriate symbols, connect them in the proper sequence, and review the chart.

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What is a Flow Chart?

A flow chart is a visual representation of


a process or system that uses various
symbols and arrows to show the flow of
information or steps. It helps in
understanding complex concepts and
streamlining processes.
Components of a Flow Chart
Start/End Process

Represents a specific step or action in the flow chart.

Decision Connector

Determines the path to follow based Links two different parts of a flow chart together.
on a condition.
Purpose of Using Flow Charts

1 Visualize Processes 2 Streamline Operations

Flow charts provide a clear and By analyzing the flow chart,


visual representation of businesses can optimize their
complex processes, making it processes and remove any
easier to understand and bottlenecks, resulting in
identify inefficiencies. increased efficiency.

3 Communication Tool

Flow charts allow teams to communicate and collaborate effectively,


ensuring everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goal.
Benefits of Using Flow Charts

1 Improved Decision- 2 Easier Troubleshooting


Making

Flow charts provide a When an issue arises, flow


structured way to analyze charts help identify the source
information, enabling better of the problem quickly,
decision-making in various allowing for efficient
industries and scenarios. troubleshooting and resolution.

3 Standardization

Flow charts promote standardization by defining specific steps and


processes, ensuring consistency and reducing errors.
Common Symbols Used in Flow Charts

Start/End Symbol Process Symbol Decision Symbol

Indicates the start or end of a Represents a specific step or action Determines the path to follow based
process. in the flow chart. on a condition.
Steps to Create a Flow Chart

1 Identify the Process

Determine the process or system you want to


visually represent.
Gather Information 2
Collect all the necessary data and inputs to
create an accurate flow chart. 3 Create Symbols

Use appropriate symbols to represent each


Connect the Symbols 4 step or decision in the flow chart.

Use arrows to indicate the flow and connect


the symbols in the proper sequence.
5 Review and Revise

Review the flow chart for accuracy and make


any necessary revisions.
Examples of Flow Charts
Software Development Manufacturing Process Customer Support

Visualize the steps involved in Outline the process for


developing a software Map out the various stages handling customer inquiries
application. involved in producing a and providing support.
physical product.

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