Something not previously consumed or used.

1. General. Having the properties of a thing but being the thing. 2. Computing. An operation or feature appearing to exist but it does not.

Community dispersed geographically but connected via the web community and internet. Also known as online or web community.

Temporary network of point to point connection over phone lines tailored to suit the needs of a customer. See virtual private network.

Mobil environment for work with telecommunication access. See hoteling.

one without physical existence, legal constraints and is an informal alliance.

Advantageous situation that self propagates. Successful solutions lead to more success and more etc. See vicious circle.

1. A parasitic and infectious microorganism smaller than a bacterium. Incapable of independent metabolic activity. Needs to invade a living organism to derive energy to survive. 2. See computer virus.

1. In regard to; compared with. 2. French- face to face.

Verified document by consul of one country in another country.

Internal friction in fluid that retards its flow.

Trade of tangible goods.

Health insurance plan covering vision care.

Inspirational description of what the organization wants to achieve. See mission statement.

Leading innovators showing consistent improvements.

Mental process where images of goals are used to motivate present action.

Observing the features and arriving at a general estimation. Also known as visual inspection.

Microsoft designed programming language interface allowing programmers to modify Basic Code.

1. Real estate. Property’s net worth perceived by the owner. 2. Expression of information and ideas using visual aids.

Arrangement of all indicators of activities of a system or process are in plain view of everyone.