The tab provides a single, consolidated user interface for all end-user functions within the Identity Manager User Application. The tab provides a convenient way to manage tasks, resources, and roles. In addition, it allows you to review the status of requests, and change settings within the User Application. The tab presents only the most relevant features of the application, allowing you to focus on your work.
When a request requires permission from one or more individuals in an organization, the request starts a workflow. The workflow coordinates the approvals needed to fulfill the request. Some requests require approval from a single individual; others require approval from several individuals. In some instances, a request can be fulfilled without any approvals.
When a request is initiated, the User Application tracks the initiator and the recipient. The initiator is the person who made the request. The recipient is the person for whom the request was made.
Your workflow designer and system administrator are responsible for setting up the contents of the tab for you and the others in your organization. The flow of control for a workflow, as well as the appearance of forms, can vary depending on how the designer and administrator configured the application. In addition, what you can see and do is typically determined by your job requirements and your level of authority.