Microsoft Power Automate Cookbook

Chapter 8. Power Automate & Approvals

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In this chapter, I’ll explain how approval processes have evolved from manual, paper-based methods to more automated systems. Manual processes were slower, error-prone, and required substantial physical storage space. I’ll go through key characteristics of approvals which are documentation, signing and authorization, communication tracking, accountability and reliability, and auditing and compliance. I’ll emphasize on the critical role of automating approval processes within organizations, highlighting how it enhances efficiency, compliance, and control. Automated approvals streamline decision-making by reducing time, minimizing human errors, and ensuring consistency. They also facilitate compliance with internal and external regulations by enforcing rules and providing an audit trail. As organizations grow, automated systems can scale effectively, handling increased approval requests without additional administrative burden. I’ll trace the evolution ...