User Guide

taskflow management system A system that defines,
creates, and manages the execution of a taskflow. It enables
the creation of taskflow definitions, interaction with
taskflow participants (users or applications), and the
launching of other applications during the execution of a
business process.
taskflow participant The resource that performs the task
associated with the taskflow stage instance. The taskflow
system requires a participant for both manual and
automated stages. For a manual stage, the task is shown on
the task list for the user to execute the task. For an automated
stage, Shared Services, along with the application, executes
the task. For automated stages, the application executes the
task on behalf of the participant.
token An encrypted identification of one valid user or
group on an external authentication system.
user directory A centralized, corporate store of user and
group information. May also be referred to as a repository
or provider.
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