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lAll processes do not have equal value
èCertain processes represent the means by which an organization will achieve its goals and objectives, fulfill its mission, and attain its vision.
lJurisdiction of core processes
èCore processes will tend to be cross-functional in traditional (hierarchical) organizations that have been structured around areas of specialization. These processes usually include one or more functional processes.
lImportance of core processes
èCore processes are usually (but not always) major, large, and complex. However, size is not the determining factor, a process is core (or key) because it is critically important to the organization.
Organizations as a Production Process
Core Processes