Flowcharts use graphic symbols to visually depict processes. They are commonly used by systems analysts to analyze processes and identify areas for improvement. Key elements include terminators, processes, decisions, and arrow lines. Flowcharts promote understanding of processes, provide a tool for training employees, and help identify problems and opportunities for improvement.

2. FLOWCHART
•It is a diagram that uses
graphic symbols to depict
the nature and flow of the
steps in a process

3. FLOWCHART
•It is commonly used by
systems analysts to
visualize the series of
processes

4. FLOWCHART
•It is a useful tool to design
efficient business system
and to troubleshoot or
improve an existing system

5. ELEMENTS OF A FLOWCHART
• TERMINATOR is represented by a small
rectangle with a curved corners. It
appears at the start and end of a
flowchart
TERMINATOR

6. ELEMENTS OF A FLOWCHART
• PROCESS is represented by a rectangle. It
refers to an action. It can be describe
using single verb-noun phrase
PROCESS

7. ELEMENTS OF A FLOWCHART
• DECISION is represented by a diamond. It
is written in question form and
answerable by YES or NO.
DECISION

8. ELEMENTS OF A FLOWCHART
• ARROW LINE drawn in one direction,
TOP to BOTTOM, LEFT to RIGHT

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11. BENEFITS OF USING FLOWCHARTS
1. PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF A
PROCESS
People may have different ideas about how
a process works. A flowchart can help
standardized a procedure by giving an
agreement about the sequence of steps

12. BENEFITS OF USING FLOWCHARTS
2. PROVIDE A TOOL FOR TRAINING EMPLOYEES
Because the way they visually lay out the
sequence of process steps, flowcharts can
be very helpful in training employees to
perform the process according to standard
procedures

13. BENEFITS OF USING FLOWCHARTS
3. IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS AND
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Once you break down the process steps and
diagram them, problem areas become more
visible. It is easy to spot redundant steps and
rework loops

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