A workflow usually involves multiple contributors. A HelpServer workflow object distinguishes the following kinds of workflow contributors.
The supervisor who can
• | define and change the workflow object; |
• | initially start and restart the workflow and can stop and resume it at any point in the flow; |
• | run through (perform) all the tasks. |
The performers who can
• | perform (complete, reject, skip) only the tasks in the flow that are assigned to them; |
• | receive a notification message the moment they need to start their task(s); |
The creator of the content to whom the supervisor can delegate tasks.