A place of work for many categories of workers, including accountants, marketing managers, systems analysts, human resource directors, secretaries, records clerks, and administrative assistants.
What is an "office?"
100
That which has been in vogue for a long time.
What is "traditional?"
100
To pay attention or concentrate on
What is "focus?"
100
A statement which provides the overall inspiration for all activities for an individual or an organization.
What is a "mission?"
100
A public or private legal entity, owned by stakeholders, formed by following a formal process of incorporation established by state statutes.
What is a "corporation?"
200
A communication network within an organization.
What is the "intranet?"
200
Improving by introducing changes.
What is "upgrading?"
200
Believing in yourself and your abilities.
What is "self-confidence?"
200
The firm, consistent application of ethical standards at a personal level.
What is "integrity?"
200
An association of two or more people as co-owners of a business.
What is a "partnership?"
300
A space within a person's home that is organized for the efficient performance of office tasks on a full- or part-time basis.
What is a "home office?"
300
Using the latest technology.
What is "state-of-the-art?"
300
A strong desire to achieve something.
What are "aspirations?"
300
Pride in working effectively and efficiently
What is "work ethic?"
300
A group of independent but interrelated elements that make a unified whole, such as the departments or units in a business.
What is a "system?"
400
The capability to perform work activities away from the traditional office setting utilizing technology.
What is "the virtual office?"
400
Organized in a new way.
What is "reengineered?"
400
A major change in character or condition.
What is "transformation?"
400
When the interests of the organization and the duties of the professional differ.
What is a "conflict of interest?"
400
An organization formed to engage in civic, charitable, educational, or artistic endeavors.
What is a "nonprofit organization."
500
Physically working at a location outside of the traditional office.
What is "telecommuting?"
500
Relating to increase computer power and speed, wider instant distribution of communications, and more user-to-user interactive communications.
What are "emerging technologies?"
500
To act on one's own
What is "independent?"
500
The process of defining the organization's long-term mission, assessing the current business environment, anticipating changes in the environment, and developing methods for achieving the mission.
What is "strategic-planning" or "long-range planning?"
500
A corporation that can own property, borrow and lend money, enter into contracts, and elect or appoint managers or agents; owners are protected from personal liability for what the corporation does or fails to do.