What represents a single state of a business process?

A single state of a business process is best represented by static models. Static models capture the condition of a process at a specific point in time, providing a clear snapshot of the activities, resources, and information involved at that moment. They do not depict changes over time or how the process evolves; instead, they focus on the current configuration and relationships within the process.

Static models serve to document and analyze the current state of a process, making it easier for practitioners to identify inefficiencies, opportunities for improvement, or compliance with established standards. This documentation is crucial for understanding and optimizing the business process before any changes or dynamic interactions take place.

In contrast, dynamic models and workflow descriptions are designed to illustrate changes and behaviors over time, capturing the flow of activities and the transitions between different states. While process maps can visually represent a sequence of steps in a process, they may also depict variations and do not limit themselves to a single state like static models do.