Prozessaufgabe

Prozessaufgabe is a term used in process management and documentation to denote a unit of work within a process. It represents an action or activity that is performed to achieve a specific objective of the overall process. In practice, Prozessaufgabe is often used synonymously with related concepts such as Prozessschritt, Aufgabe im Prozess or Aktivität, depending on the preferred terminology of an organization.

A Prozessaufgabe has characteristics that define its role in a workflow. Typical attributes include the inputs required to start the task, the outputs produced when the task is completed, the person or system responsible for performing it, and any preconditions or postconditions. It may be manual, automated, or a mix of both, and is usually associated with performance metrics such as duration, cost, and quality indicators. The sequencing of Prozessaufgaben determines dependencies and flow within the larger process.

Modeling and notation commonly used to represent Prozessaufgaben include BPMN (where a task element indicates a Prozessaufgabe) and UML activity diagrams (as activities). In process documentation and workflow systems, Prozessaufgaben are used to assign responsibilities, automate handoffs, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement. They can be analyzed for optimization, standardization, or automation opportunities to reduce cycle times and increase reliability.

In summary, die Prozessaufgabe is a fundamental building block of processes, describing what is to be done, by whom, and under what conditions, forming the basis for execution, monitoring, and optimization within process management.