FLOWCHART DIAGRAM

What is Flowchart?
 Flowchart
• A graphical representation of steps

• It shows steps in sequential order and

is widely used in presenting the flow of
algorithms, workflow or processes

• Typically, it shows the steps as boxes

of various kinds, and their order by
connecting them with arrows
What are the uses of flowchart
diagram?
 Uses
• Planning a new project
• Documenting a process
• Modeling a business process
• Managing workflow
• Auditing a process
• Mapping computer algorithms
• Data management
• Chemical and process engineering
Who is the creator of flowchart
diagram?
 Creator
• It was introduced by Frank and Lillian
Gilbreth in 1921.
 Reasons for using flowcharts
• Flexibility - employees can immediately
learn the right way to perform any job

• Quality - the outcome of jobs are

predictable and consistent

• Visibility - Management can see exactly

how each job is meant to be performed
Flowchart Symbols
 Flowchart Symbols

• Terminator symbol

• It marks the starting or ending point of

the program.
 Flowchart Symbols

• Process Symbol

• It indicates processes like mathematical

operations.
 Flowchart Symbols

• Decision Symbol

• It stands for decision statements in a

program, where answer is usually Yes
or No.
 Flowchart Symbols

• Input/Output symbol

• It is use for denoting program

inputs and outputs.
 Flowchart Symbols

• Arrow Symbol

• It shows relationships between

different shapes.
 Flowchart Symbols

• On-page Connector

• It connects two or more parts of a

flowchart, which are on the same
page.
 Flowchart Symbols

• Off-page Connector

• It connects two parts of a flowchart

which are spread over different pages.
 Advantages of Flowchart
• It is a convenient method of
communication.

• It indicates very clearly just what is

being done, where a program has
logical complexities.

• A key to correct programming.

• and many more

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