Processes transform inputs into outputs through the use of resources and involve multiple stages completed by different people with the same objectives, regardless of department. In contrast, procedures define the sequence of steps to complete a specific task and involve discrete actions taken by various people in different departments with different objectives. While processes cause things to happen, procedures cause people to take actions and make decisions.

2. Processes
 produce results by converting.
transforming or simply using inputs to
create outputs
 has to receive the right inputs to deliver
the desired outputs

3. Procedures
 way in which one works to accomplish a
task
 A sequence of steps that include
preparation, conduct and completion of
a task.

4. The differences between
processes and procedures.
 Processes are driven  Procedures are driven
by achievement of a by completion of the
desired outcome. task
 Processes flow to  Procedures are
conclusion discontinuous
 Process stages are  Procedures steps are
completed by different completed by
people with the same difference people in
objectives - different departments
departments do not with different
matter objectives

5.  Processes transform  Procedures define
inputs into outputs the sequence of
through use of steps to execute a
resources task
 Information is  Procedures may be
processed by use of used to process
a procedure information
 Processes cause  Procedures cause
things to happen people to take
actions and
decisions