Separation of duties

Separation of duties (English segregation of duties ( SoD ) ) means that certain tasks of a business process should not be carried out by one and the same person or organizational unit. The term is used in the field of functional organization and computer science.

Organizational structure

While it comes in a four -eye principle, to prevent errors and manipulation of individuals, the separation of functions used in the definition of the organizational structure to various functions and responsibilities clearly separated. This contributes to the structure of the organization to avoid errors and to make informed decisions.

To regulate the minimum requirements for risk management for banks that loan decisions not by the sales ( "Market ") may be taken alone, but that the market order must be involved in the credit decision process.

In the area of ​​state organization, the principle of separation of powers pursued comparable.

IT

In the IT function separation is used in the context of user rights management. Different technical functions are assigned to different roles. This is to prevent criminal acts of its employees. For example, if an employee can maintain suppliers in the IT system and create and can simultaneously initiate payments, this would have the ability to embezzle funds ( for example, create fictitious suppliers and payment to perform this ).

Architecture and urban planning

In architecture and urban functional segregation refers to a division of space by function. It is implemented in particular by sharing the building areas and building areas.

  • Planning and organization
  • Organization Theory
  • Business Process Management
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