Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)
international standard for creating business process diagrams
swimlane format
graphical arrangement like a swim lane
activities
specific task that needs to be accomplished as part of the process
role
subset of activities performed by an actor
actor
person, group, department, organization, or information system who performs the activity
data flows
labeled or dashed lines between activities
sequence flows
solid line between activities
data characteristics for quality information
accurate timely relevant just barely sufficient cost effective
business process
network of activities for accomplishing a business function