The process flow diagram is a summary level depiction of the process inputs and process outputs that flow down through all the processes within a specific Knowledge Area. Although the processes are presented here as discrete elements with well-defined interfaces, in practice they are iterative and can overlap and interact in ways not detailed here. | Section III The Project Management Knowledge Areas Section III Introduction Chapter 4 Project Integration Management Chapter 5 Project Scope Management Chapter 6 Project Time Management Chapter 7 Project Cost Management Chapter 8 Project Quality Management Chapter 9 Project Human Resource Management Chapter 10 Project Communications Management Chapter 11 Project Risk Management Chapter 12 Project Procurement Management Section III Introduction Process Flow Diagrams A process flow diagram is provided in each Knowledge Area chapter Chapters 4 through 12 . The process flow diagram is a summary level depiction of the process inputs and process outputs that flow down through all the processes within a specific Knowledge Area. Although the processes are presented here as discrete elements with well-defined interfaces in practice they are iterative and can overlap and interact in ways not detailed here. knowledge area chapter knowledge area chapter Process flow Process flow diagrams show basic steps and interactions. Many additional interactions are possible. Figure III-1. Process Flow Diagram Legend A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK Guide Third Edition 2004 Project Management Institute Four Campus Boulevard Newtown Square PA 19073-3299 USA .
