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definition-Task

Definition:

A task is a defined and limited piece of Work.

Alternative Names

Concept Number: *149
English Master: Task
Synonyms, Variations & Acronyms: none

Detailing

A task may be defined formally by a Procedure and other Standards (how to carry out a task).

A Process is characterized by the repetition of a task.


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Type

Process Component


Examples

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Notes

1. A task may be a Complex activity. It can be defined using a set of Process Standards, such as procedures, Rules, forms, rates, best practice models, Checklists, and guidelines.

"A piece of assigned Work" < - The American Heritage Dictionary.

2. A task is the main part of a defined Process. Entry-Conditions are checked Before we invest time carrying out the task. We also Check that a task has met our defined Exit-Conditions Before we consider ourselves properly done with it. This structure of a Process is sometimes abbreviated as “ETX” (Entry Task Exit).


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Act [PDSA] *172
Process *113
Procedure *115


History-of-Concept

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This Concept entered by Lisa.

Created by system. Last Modification: Thursday 11 of July, 2019 20:59:18 CEST by Admin (Kai).

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