Flow of energy through the ecosystem is a fundamental process, which can be easily quantified if the energy input to the ecosystem and its subsequent transformation from one tropic level to another can be expressed in terms of calories.
The word flow of work denotes the logical and systematic arrangement of activities in such a manner that it will ensure smooth movement of work. The movement of work from one person to another, from one department to another or from one section to another.
The diagrammatical representation of work procedure, routines and processes is called a flow chart. It serves as a visual aid to a work process and its flow. A flow chart shows various steps in the routine, sequence of activities, movement of work, distance travelled and time taken for each step.
Flow of work is concerned with the passing of work from one operation to another or from one stage to another. The way on which a particular work moves from one operation to another is called a flow of work.