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Action Plan Workflows
A workflow is automatically created at creation of the action plan.
Depending on the profile of the person who created the action plan, two workflows are available:
• a "top-down" approach
• a "bottom-up" approach
*Commands enabling passage from one workflow status to another are available:
• in the pop-up menu of the action plan from an action plans list
• in the properties dialog box of an action plan, by clicking the action plan icon at top left
"Bottom-up" approach
In a "bottom-up" approach, the action plan can be created by any user. An approver must validate the action plan so that it can be implemented. This is the case when control assessment questionnaire respondents propose an action plan: they must submit it via the workflow.
*For the different workflow steps, see "Bottom-up" Action Plan Workflow
"Top-down" approach
In the framework of a "top-down" approach, the action plan is created by a responsible. The action plan does not need to be validated in this case.
Internal controllers carrying out tests use this approach:
*For the different workflow steps, see "Top-down" Action Plan Workflow
Action workflow
When action plan actions have been defined, starting an action plan starts the linked actions.
When the action responsible has completed his/her actions, these can be closed. Closing the action plan automatically closes the linked actions.