arbetskatalog

Arbetskatalog is a term used in Scandinavian contexts to refer to a catalog or directory of work tasks or jobs. Derived from arbete (work) and katalog (catalog), it denotes a structured repository that describes individual tasks or activities that make up work processes. In practice, an arbetskatalog may function as a formal internal document or as a data model within a software system, serving as a reference for planning, costing, training, and automation.

Entries in an arbetskatalog typically include a unique code or identifier, a task title, a concise description, required competencies or skills, estimated duration or effort, prerequisites or dependencies, inputs and outputs, and information about the task owner or responsible role. Some catalogs also record risk notes, quality criteria, or performance indicators, enabling consistent execution and measurement.

Applications include human resources management, project and operations planning, manufacturing, service delivery, and software development. A well-maintained arbetskatalog supports resource allocation, capacity planning, cost estimation, and onboarding, and it can feed into other standards such as competency frameworks, work breakdown structures, or process dictionaries. In software environments, it may be implemented as a module of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system or as part of a workflow automation platform.

Because there is no universal international standard for an arbetskatalog, usage varies by organization and language. It is often aligned to local taxonomies or job classifications and adapted to specific industry needs. See also: work breakdown structure, job taxonomy, task catalog, competency framework.