Workflow delegation to Superior

Hi
I have to model a scenario. I just want to know is it possible to model or not.
here is the scenario:
A user sends a request for approval to Approver at level 1. If approver at level 1 does not respond to that , it should be delegated to the Approver Level 2( which is manager of approver level 1 ).
Approver at 2 can then approve on behalf of approver 1 and then he approves for his part as well.
2. Moreover this scenario is only requirement for one country and rest all the global members do not want this requirement. is it possible to filter the above mentioned scnario for the specific country grouping and rest will be using the normal workflow.
Your guidance will be appreciated.
Regards
Waz

Hi Waz!
My initial thoughts on this is that its possible to create such a scenario.
1.
At the start of the workflow, create a fork (total branches : 2, necessary branches : 1). In the first branch, the workflow will send a workitem to the first approver. In the second branch, add a wait step (create a dummy step with dead line monitoring) and mention the delay you want there. And below this wait step add a step that will be sent to the second approver. And then end the fork.
In this way, if the first approver does not approve and the wait period completes, a workitem is sent to the second approver. Note that the first approver still has the workitem. So now, whoever completes (approves) the workitem first, it doesnt matter to the workflow as the fork would reach its end point.
After the first fork, you can then add the second approval step.
2.
In the second scenario, you can put a condition step right before the fork statement and check for the company code (or whatever parameter you want to use). If it meets the criteria, the workflow will route to the above approval mechanism. If it doesn;t, the workflow will proceed as usual.
Hope this helps. Let us know if you need any further help. I would recommend to wait for other experts to reply, as there may be a better solution to achieve your requirement. Dont forget to reward points if the hint was useful!
Regards,
Anwar.

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