A more complete graphic representation is a visual representation of these other components, as shown in figure 10 . Inputs - Information or material used to produce the output of an activity. Input will be acted upon or altered to produce the output. In this example, the input would be the current organization structure, functions, and mission. Controls - Information or material that constrains an activity.
Controls regulate the transformation of inputs into outputs to ensure process consistency.
Here, it could be DoD regulations and directives. Outputs - Information or materials produced by or resulting from the activity. This output is the activity model. Mechanisms - Usually people, machines, or existing systems that perform or provide energy to an activity. Sometimes the mechanisms may appear to be inputs.