| office | is a place of work for many categories of workers |
| categories | classifications, types |
| focus | put attention on |
| vendor | a seller of goods or services |
| specialization | concentration in a particular field |
| state-of-the-art | using the latest technology |
| aspirations | strong desire to achieve something |
| mission | an overall goal |
| intranet | a communication network within an organization |
| emerging | being developed |
| upgrading | improving by introducing changes |
| "hot" | brand new and getting much attention |
| monitoring | keeping track of |
| reengineered | organized in a new way |
| traditional | that which has been in vogue for a long time |
| telecommuting | recieving information via a vatiety of telecommunications methods |
| virtual | providing the same resources in a noncoventional environment as would be provided in a conventional environment |
| nonconventional | not according to how things were done in the past |
| virtual office | capability to perform work activities away from the traditional office setting |
| nonterritorial | not assigned to a specific person or task |
| home office | a space within a person's home that is organized for the efficient performance of office tasks on a full- or part-time basis |
| freelancers | people who work at home are self employed |
| transformation | a major change in character or condition |
| isolation | being apart from others |
| judgement | using one's own thinking for coming to a conclusion |
| deliberate | carefully thought out |
| confidentiality | privare or secret nature |
| acquisitions | that which is purchased |
| enlightening | informative |
| businesses | profit-seeking entities |
| charters | written grants from authorities |
| single proprietorship | business owned by one individual |
| partnership | business that is not incorporated and has two or more owners |
| corporation | business organized under the laws of a particular state for which a charter was secured |
| giant | among the largest |
| potential | capable of develpment |
| dividends | payments made to stockholders |
| turnaround | processing time |
| infirm | in poor health |
| jurisdiction | extent of authority |
| multiple | consisting of more than one part |
| independent | acting on one's own |
| objectivity | state or quality of considering of considering the facts |
| flatter | organization of fewer layers of employees |
| technical | having to do with special facts or knowledge |
| delegated | assigned to another person |
| formal | according to established rules |
| hierarchical | in order of rank or authority |