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How a Business Model can be integrated with the levelsof Process DocumentationProcess example used: APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF)Business ModelDepending on Business Model level one can illustrate either a:1) Strategic high -level view with the value chain business model2) Entire enterprise competency view with a Business Model map3) Operational Business Model view with detailed competencyelementsBusiness Area - Process CategoryThe highest level in the APQC PCF which accommodates processcategories cataloged by a business area function. E.g., 4.0 Deliverproducts and services. Equivalent or fit to a Business Modelcompetency category or group.Process GroupsDescribes intermediate groupings of processes within the category.E.g., 4.2 Procure materials and services. No direct correspondinglevel in Business Model, there is however a link that needs to beestablished to either the Business Model competency categories or/andgroups.Business ProcessDescribes a discrete set of events focused on the “who, how, where andwhen” of operational activity. E.g., 4.2.3 Order material and services.No direct corresponding level in Business Model, there is however a linkthat needs to be established to either the Business Model competencyand/or the elements.ActivitySpecific events of operational work to transform inputs to outputs. E.g.,4.2.3.4 Create/distribute purchase orders. The link is most equivalentto Business Model elements .TaskDetailed information on how to complete a work instruction. Generallyscreen and field level actions. No direct corresponding level in BusinessModel, there could be a link to Business Model elements.© SAP 2011 / Page 41