Information Management

7. Process by which an organization’s accounts and records are verified
11. Fulfilling the requirements of the law
12. information system (MIS): An integrated technology that assists with an organization’s information management needs
13. Act: A U.S. regulation mandating that public businesses comply with specific accounting requirements
15. Computer programs that download to your computer or network without your permission; programs designed to disrupt computer operations
16. management: The process of accessing, processing, maintaining, evaluating, and disseminating knowledge, facts, or data for the purpose of assisting business decision-making
17. Data presented in a useful form
19. network: A computer network connected without the use of wires or cables

1. information: Private information that belongs to an organization and cannot be released to the public
2. Facts and figures
3. Junk email that the recipient did not request; also known as unsolicited commercial email
4. overload: Communication that is too much and/or comes too fast to process at one time
5. continuity: An organization’s ability to function during and after a disaster
6. Unauthorized access to a computer system
8. Stability; regularity
9. processing: Converting facts and figures into useful information
10. secret: Undisclosed information within a particular business or industry
14. Choosing among alternatives
18. Acquiring assistance from outside organizations/consultants to obtain goods or services to accomplish business objectives or perform primary business activities