Question 1
ABC Company has set up a one-level workflow for an application, where the lone approver is the manager of the beneficiary. Margaret, who is Edward's manager, raised an access request on behalf of Edward. Which of the following statements would be true/applicable?
In the given scenario, where ABC Company has a one-level workflow with the manager as the sole approver, and Margaret (Edward's manager) raises a request on behalf of Edward, the statement that would be true/applicable is A. Manager's approval is auto-approved. Here's why:
Saviynt's Workflow Configuration: Saviynt allows for the configuration of various workflow scenarios, including auto-approval based on certain conditions.
Self-Approval Prevention/Auto-Approval: A common security best practice is to prevent users from approving their own access requests. However, when a manager requests on behalf of a subordinate, this is considered a delegated request and many organizations find it acceptable to auto-approve since the approval should be implicit in the act of requesting.
Manager Requesting on Behalf: When a manager initiates a request for a subordinate, it's often considered an implicit approval. The manager is essentially saying, 'I approve this access for my team member.'
Saviynt's Default Behavior (Typically): By default, or through common configuration practices, Saviynt is often set up to recognize this scenario and auto-approve the manager's approval step in the workflow. This streamlines the process and avoids unnecessary delays.
Configuration Options: While auto-approval is common, Saviynt's workflow engine is flexible. It's possible to configure it differently, for instance, to still require explicit manager approval even in this scenario. However, this is less typical.
Other Options:
B . Manager's approval is auto-rejected: This is highly unlikely and would defeat the purpose of having a manager initiate the request.
C . Manager must manually approve/reject the request: While possible through configuration, it's not the typical or default behavior in this scenario.
D . None of the above: Option A is the most likely and common outcome.
In summary: In a one-level workflow where the manager is the approver, and the manager requests access on behalf of a subordinate, Saviynt is typically configured to auto-approve the manager's approval step, streamlining the process and reflecting the implicit approval inherent in the manager's action.