Workflow processing apparatus, workflow processing method, and computer program product for a multifunction product

摘要

A workflow processing apparatus includes a request receiving unit (301) that receives an input related to a work, an execution-flow creating unit (305) that creates an execution flow to perform the work, and an execution determining unit (307) that determines whether the execution flow is executable. The workflow processing apparatus further includes an execution-flow storage unit (302) that stores executable execution flow, a flow control unit (303) that controls execution of the executable execution flow, and a function control unit (304) that controls resources to perform the functions under control of the flow control unit (303). The resources include an input unit, a processing unit, and an output unit.