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