Glossary of terms

  • A

    Adaptive approach
    an approach in which the solution evolves in a cyclic process of learning and discovery, with feedback loops that encourages a later decision making.
    A horizontal prototype
    a prototype, which is used to study the requirements and design on par with the proposed solution, for example, such as the view from the client, or interface of other organization.
    A phased plan
    plan Program, detailed to the level of the Program stages and containing key milestones completion stages. Terms of stages completion is approved by the Modernization Program.
    Actor (in business analysis)
    a person, device, or system that plays a certain role in specified interaction with the solution (solution).
    ADKAR
    (abbreviation for Awareness - awareness, the Desire - desire, the Knowledge - Knowledge, Ability - the ability, Reinforcement - reinforcement) - a model of changes that can be used to manage changes in staffs and personal changes. This model was first described in the book «ADKAR: A model for change in business, government and our community», Jeff Hiatt, 2006. The basic idea ADKAR model is that in order to successfully manage change in a group, you must first learn to promote changes of each concrete person. This model, in fact, is a listing and description of the stages and resources that are needed to man to change one way or another.
    Analysis of force fields
    graphic method for image forces that support or oppose the change. It includes identifying forces, their image on opposite sides of the line (supporting and opposing forces), and then evaluating capabilities of each set of forces.
    Analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
    analysis model, which is used to understand the influencing factors and how they may affect the initiative. Also known as the SWOT-analysis.
    Analytical real-time processing (OLAP)
    approach to business intelligence that allows users to analyze large amounts of data from different perspectives.
    Approximate estimate (Estimate)
    quantitative assessment of the planned results, the resource requirements and schedule, where uncertainty and suspense are systematically taken into account in evaluation.
    Architecture
    design, structure and behavior of the current and future states of the structure in terms of its components, as well as the interaction between these components.
    Artifact (business intelligence)
    any object belonging to the solution, which is created within the framework of work on the business analysis.
    ARIS
    (Architecture of Integrated Information Systems) – IT application for business processes modeling
    ARIS business process diagram
    - a detailed representation of the work process (up to level 4), including individual business process steps and transactions performed in SAP. Business process diagrams are prepared in ARIS software.
    Assessment of the organization viability
    developed by McKenzie method allowing to evaluate the ability of organizations to coordinate their activities to achieve the objectives and updated, including the use of traditional factors determining the efficiency of the enterprise. To ensure the viability of the organization - which means to adapt to the present and shape the future of faster and more efficient competitors. Viability assessment is carried out by means of questionnaires and personal interviews.
    Assignment of roles
    - correlation of certain employees with combined roles in the system.
    Assets - (from the Latin activus -. Effective)
    a set of assets and monetary funds belonging to the enterprise, the firm, the company (buildings, structures, machinery and equipment, inventories, bank deposits, securities, patents, copyrights, in which invested owners funds, the property having monetary value). In the broad sense of the word - any valuables having monetary value. Assets can be divided into physical (tangible) and intangible (intangible), the latter includes intellectual product, patents, debt of other companies, special rights to use the resources.

  • B

    Basic plan
    calendar plan of works with the indication of the tasks for the implementation of programs and available human resources is formed from a template and a technique indicated in the Guide on Transformation.
    Behavioral business rule
    a business rule that imposes a liability (or ban) on the behavior of the action, the implementation of the practice or procedure; business rule, the purpose of which is the formation of (control) daily business activities. Also, the term is known as the operating rules.
    Benchmarking
    comparison of solutions, process, service or system cost, time, quality, or other metrics with other leading organizations to identify opportunities for improvement.
    Block circuits
    a common type of circuits (graphic patterns) describing algorithms or processes in which the individual steps are shown as different shapes of blocks interconnected by lines.
    BI
    (Accounting) – project direction responsible for analytical accounting based on SAP data
    BPS
    (strategic and operational planning and consolidation) – an integrated SAP tool, providing planning, budgeting, forecast and financial consolidation in one application. Support prompt and flexible work with plans and forecasts, contributes to reduction in budgeting cycles and period closing, provides compliance with the financial statement standards
    Brainstorm (Brainstorming)
    team work, the purpose of which is the desire to produce a wide and diverse set of options by the rapid generation of ideas without criticism.
    Business analysis
    the practice of favorable changes in the context of the enterprise by identifying needs and recommendations solutions that provide value for stakeholders.
    Business role
    a localized role that combines one or more process steps (up to the level of transactions in the system), interconnected.
    Business analysis approach
    a set of processes, rules, guidelines, heuristics and activities that are used to perform business intelligence in a particular context.
    Business analysis package
    a document, presentation, or other collection of text, matrices, charts, and models that provide information for business analysis.
    Business Analyst
    any person who performs business analysis, regardless of position title or organizational role.
    Business architecture
    design, structuring and description of the behavior (transitions) current and future states of the enterprise to ensure a common understanding of the organization. Business architecture is used for matching strategic objectives with tactical needs.
    Business case
    justification of courses of action, based on the benefits resulting from the use of the proposed solutions in comparison with the costs, effort and other factors in order to acquire and to use the solution.
    Business challenge
    measurable result to indicate whether the achieved business goal.
    Business goal
    the state or condition that the organization seeks to set or maintain, and, as a rule, expressed qualitatively and not quantitatively.
    Business intelligence (abbreviated as BI)
    are methods and tools for transfer raw data into meaningful, usable form. This data is used for business analysis. BI Technologies handle large volumes of unstructured data, to find strategic business opportunities. The goal of BI - interpret large amounts of data, drawing attention only on the key factors of efficiency, simulating the outcome of various options for action, tracking the results of the decision-making.
    Business policy
    unreachable directive, which governs and affects the actions of the company.
    Business problem
    the question of strategic or tactical importance, which hinders the achievement of its goals by enterprise or organization.
    Business process
    is a set of interrelated activities or tasks aimed at creating a particular product or service to consumers, performed by different performers, and leads to obtaining complete and meaningful results for the organization. For example, concluded contract, delivery record, goods in stock, etc. For clarity, the business processes are visualized using a flowchart of business processes. The business process may be internal to the organization or may involve several organizations.
    Business Process Management
    kind of management, which determines both manual and automated processes are created, modified, canceled and adjusted.
    Business Requirement
    representation of the goals, objectives and outcomes that describe why the change was initiated and how success will be evaluated.
    Business rule
    specific, achievable, verifiable directives, which are under the control of the business and serve as a criteria for governing behavior, the formation of the judgment or decision making.
    Business solution
    a solution that can be developed on the basis of the strategy of administrative agreed views, consensus and business rules also take into account what has been done in response to events or at specific points of the business process.

  • C

    Change (in business)
    the act of transformation in response to the need.
    Change control
    management of changes in the requirements and design so that the effect of the requested changes are understood and agreed upon before the changes are implemented.
    Change Management (Changemanagement)
    planned activities, tools and methods addressed to the changes on the part of the person during the change initiative. In the first place, in order to meet the needs of people those are most affected by the changes.
    Checklist
    a standard set of quality items that reviewers use to verify the requirements.
    CI
    (Change Impact) – a change required for business (in the field of technologies, processes, organizations, staff) for successful project implementation
    CO
    (Controlling) – reflects expenses and income flows. Controlling module in SAP supports processes of planning, accounting and monitoring of business operations. Provides tools for review and expenses structuring for financial statement preparation. (SAP module)
    COA
    (Charts of Accounts) – accounts plan (accounting and finance)
    CR
    (Change Request) – request for change (scope of works – process, organizational, technical). This is a part of contract documentation and is regulated (preparation, approval, entry into force) by the key Contract with the contractor
    Cloud technology
    a convenient environment for storing and processing information, which combines hardware, licensed software, communication channels, as well as technical support to users. Work in the "cloud" is aimed at reducing costs and improving the efficiency of enterprises.
    A feature of cloud technologies is not attached to the hardware platform and geographical area, and the possibility of scalability. The client can work with cloud services from anywhere in the world and with any device that has internet access, as well as to respond quickly to changing enterprise business objectives and needs
    Coaching - (English coaching - learning, training)
    a modern method of consultation, facilitating the effective attainment of the objectives set by the client, expressed in concrete results.
    Commercial off-the-shelf
    (Commercialoff-the-shelf- COTS) - pre-packaged solution available in the market, which solves all or most of the common needs of a large group of buyers of these decisions. Commercial ready solutions require some settings to meet the specific needs of the enterprise.
    Communications
    process of exchanging information, its semantic meaning between two or more people.
    Competitive analysis (сompetitiveanalysis)
    a structured assessment that fixes the main characteristics of the industry to predict the long-term profitability prospects and identify practices of most significant competitors.
    Core assets
    assets owned by a legal entity in the ownership necessary for the implementation of the approved Strategy.
    Core concept (Coreconcept)
    one of the six ideas that are fundamental to the practice business intelligence: Change (Change), Need (Need), Solution (Solution), Context (Context), Stakeholder (Interested parties), andValue (Value).
    Core Transformation Team (CoreTransformationTeam - CTT)
    the team, formed from among experts in the field of transformation operations in large industrial enterprises under the leadership of Managing Director for Business Transformation Fund, which aims to create a methodology of transformation and provide methodological support, as the Fund and the Companies involved in the transformation.
    Cost effective
    the aspect ratio between the volume of the issue and the need for its costs of production.
    Cost-benefit analysis
    an analysis that compares and quantifies the financial and non-financial costs of making changes or implementation of solutions in comparison with acquired benefits.
    Council for modernization
    collegial body for the strategic direction and supporting implementation of the Program, setting priorities, monitoring how the progress of the work and the overall progress of Programs and functions according to the Regulations on the Board for the modernization of "NAC" Kazatomprom " JSC
    CRM
    interaction model based on the postulate that the center of the entire philosophy of the business is a customer, and the main activities are the measures to ensure effective marketing, sales and customer service. Support for these business objectives involves collecting, storing and analyzing information about customers, suppliers, partners, as well as the company's internal processes.
    CRM Customer Relationship Management
    (CRM-system, short for English CustomerRelationshipManagement.) - Application software for organizations aimed to automate engagement strategies with customers (clients), in particular, to increase sales, optimize marketing and improve service by customers save customer information and history of relations with them establish and improve business processes and subsequent analysis of the results.

  • D

    Dashboards (the info card, dynamic report)
    a report with laconically provided statistical data, reports, often with elements of info graphics. Dashboards called program interfaces, widgets, desktops of different operating systems. In some cases - it's just beautifully decorated information with lots of digits.
    Data aggregation
    process of collecting, processing and presentation of information in its final form. Data aggregation is mainly performed for formation of reporting, policy, health management, research, statistical analysis and the study of population health
    Data Warehouse
    Subject-oriented information database is specifically designed and intended for the preparation of reports and business intelligence to support decision making in the organization. It is constructed on the basis of database management systems and decision making support systems. The data coming into the data warehouse as a rule are only readable.
    Decomposition
    a method that allows to decompose the problem into its component parts in order to facilitate the analysis and understand these separate components.
    Definitional (determining) a business rule
    a rule that indicates that something is necessarily true (or false); rule, which is intended as a definitional criterion for the concept, knowledge or information. Also it is known as structural rule.
    Design
    development and a detailed description of the target business model. Definition of target IT landscape and forming recommendations for process automation and the viability of the target values of the parameters.
    Detailed evaluation (Evaluation)
    Systemic and objective evaluation of solutions in order to determine its status and effectiveness of tasks over a long period of time, as well as the identification of ways to improve the solutions in order to be better approach to perform tasks.
    Detailed plan of results
    a plan of work to achieve the results, detailed to the level of weekly work. Responsible for the specification of the plan is the Owner of result.
    Diagnostics
    preparation and implementation of the analysis of the potential benefits from transformation processes with subsequent prioritization; Diagnosis of the current state of skills and competence, management models, the IT landscape and the level of process automation.
    Diagram "Fishbone"
    constructing diagrams method used in the analysis of the underlying causes in order to identify the causes that lie at the heart of the problem, as well as the relationships that exist between these factors. Also it is known as an Ishikawa diagram or cause-and-effect diagram.
    Diversification
    (new Latin diversificatio - the change, diversity, from the Latin diversus - different and facere - to do.) - Extension of the product range and the reorientation of markets, development of new types of production in order to increase production efficiency, obtain economic benefits.
    Diversification strategy
    the strategic choice of the alternative of organization exit on new markets and new products.
    DMT
    (Data management) – a project direction responsible for all matters related to migration and preparation of data for a new system
    Document management Programs
    set of rules and procedures aimed at efficient creation, tracking and storage of electronic documents and / or images of documents.
    Domain
    the sphere of knowledge, which defines a set of common requirements, terminology and functionality for any software or initiative to solve the problem.
    Drill-down (data detailing)
    is a specific analytical technique that allows the user to move among different levels data from outcomes to detail. Way recess can be defined hierarchy with the dimension, or other links. (In simple words - "to fall" in detail)

  • E

    Efficiency
    an indicator of the degree of achievement the organization of its objectives. It is characterized by an optimal ratio between the parameters of production, profitability, performance of obligations, adaptability and the development organization.
    Electronic document management
    is the life cycle of electronic documents in the organization, from their production (input, e-mail, etc.), passing in the units with a change in state (brought to the attention, agreed, signed, in the closed etc .) to the write-off of the archive. Often the electronic document designated by the term of workflow, which characterizes the movement of documents as a stream of works carried out in the framework of a business process. Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) - this software, whose main task is to organize and support the life cycle of electronic documents.
    Enterprise Architecture
    description of business processes, information technologies, people, operations, information, enterprise projects, as well as description relations between them.
    End-to-end process
    - the definition of one of the groups of business processes. Passes through several units of the organization or across the organization, crosses the boundaries of functional units. Such processes are often called cross-functional processes (in SAP terminology, examples of such processes can be: P2P - Procure to Pay - from purchase to payment (procurements), O2C - Order to Cash - from order to payment (sales).
    Enterprise Architecture
    is the most common and comprehensive view of the enterprise as an economic entity having a short-term and long-term goals of doing their core business, defined the mission of the regional and global market, and development strategy, internal and external resources necessary to carry out the mission and goals as well as formed rules for operating activities (business).
    End-users list
    – a list of end-users of the system by functional areas / business functions and organizational units within the scope of the project.
    ERP-system (Enterprise Resource Planning - Enterprise Resource Management)
    can be used in two senses. Firstly, it is - an information system for the identification and planning of all enterprise resources that are necessary for the implementation of sales, production, procurement and accounting in the implementation of customer orders. Secondly (in the more general context), it is - the methodology of effective planning and management of all the resources of the enterprise, which are necessary for the implementation of sales, production, procurement and accounting in the execution of customer orders in the areas of production, distribution and services.
    Evaluation of enterprise readiness
    assessment, which describes whether the company is ready to accept the change associated with the decision, and - whether the company is able to effectively use the solution.
    Evolutionary prototype
    a prototype that is constantly changing and updated in response to feedback from stakeholders.
    External environment organization of direct influence
    factors that directly affect the operation of the organization and experiencing the direct impact of the organization's operations: suppliers, human resources, laws and regulatory agencies, consumers and competitors.
    External environment organization of indirect impact
    factors which may not have a direct immediate impact on operations, but, nevertheless, affect them: political factors, socio-cultural factors, economic conditions, international events, scientific and technical progress
    External interface
    interaction, which is outside of the proposed solution. This could be another hardware system (hardwaresystem), system software or interaction with human which the proposed solution will be further interacts.

  • F

    Facilitation
    skill of conduct and encourage of the people through systematic efforts to achieve the agreed objectives in such a way as to increase the involvement, cooperation, efficiency and synergy.
    Feasibility Study (FS, Feasibilitystudy)
    evaluation of proposed alternatives to determine whether they are technical, organizational and economic terms possible within the constraints of the enterprise, as well as whether they will be able to provide the desired benefits for the enterprise.
    FI
    (Finances) – designed for automated management and generation of required accounting on the key book, to debtors/creditors and other sectors of accounting and finance based on the company’s Accounts Plan (SAP module)
    Focus group
    a group formed to identify the ideas and views about a particular product, service or opportunity in an interactive environment group. Participants share their experiences, preferences and needs under the guidance of a moderator.
    FS (functional specification)
    - a document containing a detailed functional setting of tasks for the developer when creating a non-standard functionality (description of business requirements in SAP technical terms.

  • G

    Gap analysis
    comparing the current state and desired future state of the enterprise in order to identify differences that need to be solved.
    Gap
    - Functional difference between the Target Model of business processes of Kazatomprom and/or SAP standards, identified at Design stage
    GRD
    - (Gap Resolution Document) – a document describing a functional difference (Gap) and the way of its elimination. It includes business substantiation of the gap, description of functional requirements and the way of their implementation in SAP.

  • H

    HCM
    - (HR Management) – this module consists of different components: Personnel Management, Time Management and Payroll. SAP HCM is integrated with such SAP modules as Finances (FI), Controlling (CO), Production (РР), Material Management (ММ) and other (SAP module)

  • I

    Information business intelligence
    any kind of information at any level of detail, which is used as input data for work on business intelligence, or is used as output data to complete the works within the business analysis.
    Information processing
    the process of its location in a particular order, giving it a certain completed forms that fills the information with new meaning and value. Information processing creates images, forms that people can recognize and that they are understood in a certain way. Thus there is a set of information to process information signals simplified synthesis of images and categories.
    Innovation
    the result of intellectual, scientific and technical or other activity in one or another field on effectively change an object management through the implementation of innovations.
    Inputs (in business intelligence)
    consumed or transformable information in order to obtain an output result (output). Input - this is the information necessary in order to the task was started.
    Interface
    the common border between any two people and / or systems, via which information is transmitted.
    Involvement
    emotional and intellectual state of being in which, employees seek to perform work as best as possible.
    Iteration (business intelligence)
    a copy of a progressive cycle of the analysis, development, testing and implementation.

  • K

    Key Performance Indicators
    Units (enterprises) activities indicators that help organizations achieve strategic and tactical (operational) goals. The use of key performance indicators gives the organization an opportunity to assess their condition and help in assessing the implementation of the strategy. KPI allow control of employees’ business activity, units and the company as a whole. For the term "the KPI" is often used Russian translation for "key performance indicators" or KPIs.
    KPI
    (Key Performance Indicator) – key performance indicator, key production indicator.

  • L

    Learning lessons process
    process improvement methodology used in order to study and improve the process or project. Learning lessons session includes a special meeting where the team explores what worked and what did not work, what can be learned from the just-completed iteration, as well as how to adapt processes and methods before continuing or starting phase again.
    Life cycle
    number of changes of the question or object from the very beginning to the disposal / write-off.

  • M

    Map of stakeholders
    the image to clarify the position of stakeholders or a graphical representation of stakeholder groups. The level expresses the degree of proximity to the Company's ability to influence one or another interested party.
    Master data
    this is the most important data for business information: on customers, products, services, personnel, technologies, materials and so on. They are relatively rarely change and are not transactional.
    Master data management
    A set of processes and tools for ongoing identification and management of basic data of the company (including the reference). You can find another name - reference data management (English ReferenceDataManagement, RDM).
    Matrix
    text form modeling used to provide information that may be presented by categories, in the form of cross-references, as well as in a tabular format.
    MDM (masterdatamanagement.)
    A series of technologies and software tools for master data management (English masterdata - conditionally permanent (non-transactional) data in information systems of organizations (as a rule - in a number of information systems).
    MM
    (Material Management) – supports the functions of procurement and inventories management in every day operations of the company (SAP module).
    Metadata
    data description, which will help to understand how to use these data, either in terms of structure and specification data, or as a description of a particular object instance.
    Metrics
    quantitative level indicator (index), which is measured at a given time.
    Monitoring
    the collection of data on a regular basis from Solution in order to determine how well the implemented solution as compared to the expected results. See also the Metrics; Indicator.
    Motivation
    the establishment of internal and external motivation to take action.

  • N

    Non-core assets
    assets of the company, which are not related to its main activity

  • O

    Optimization
    process of sorting a number of factors affecting the results in order to determine the object parameter values for which achieved its best state, allowing, in turn, ensure optimum output parameters of the object as a system.
    Organizational culture
    a common understanding by the members of the organization expected behavior.
    Organizational design
    is the process of reducing uncertainty in the decision making process for the relevant goals and objectives of the ways the division of labor between the structures of the organization and the people who perform the work.
    Organizational modeling
    a method of analysis that is used to describe the roles, responsibilities and reporting structures that exist within an enterprise.
    Organizational structure
    separation of work on tasks, functions, powers assigned to working groups and divisions.
    Organizational unit
    any recognized association of people within an organization or enterprise.

  • P

    PDD
    (Process Document Design) – a document describing target business processes, roles, technical aspects, as well as fixing changes, necessary for the system launch. The document to the maximum defines parameters of a business process: process steps, business roles of its participants, transactions made in the system, technical data for the system setup, as well as a list of approved functional gaps.
    Planning
    the process of defining the goals and ways of achieving them. One of the control functions.
    PP
    (Production Planning) – is used for planning and control of production (SAP module).
    Prioritization
    determination the relative importance of a set of elements in order to determine the order in which they will be solved.
    Product backlog
    a set of user stories, requirements or characteristics that have been identified as potential "candidates" for the implementation and evaluated.
    Program management
    the process of managing multiple interrelated projects aimed at improving the efficiency of resource use, reducing risks and the successful completion of each project.
    Program Sponsor (Chief Director of business transformation)
    the official of the Company responsible for the achievement of the goals set by the program and obtain business advantages.
    Project
    this is a temporary venture designed to create unique products, services, or results within the established time taking into account certain resources.
    Project plan
    plan of Program or projects, detailed to the level of 4. It contains all the terms, responsibility for work packages and results, the sequence and interdependence among work packages and results.
    Projects portfolio
    a set of projects or programs and other work grouped together to achieve more effective management and implementation of the strategic objectives of the organization.
    PS
    – (Investments and Projects) – a comprehensive module of projects planning and management integrated with other SAP modules. Includes tools for such management processes as planning of expenses and budget, drafting of schedule, order of materials and services (SAP module).

  • Q

    QM
    (Quality Management) is used in the field of quality management of the raw materials and products (SAP module).

  • R

    Reengineering
    is the fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes to achieve significant improvements in the key for today's business performance indicators as cost, quality, level of service and efficiency. The essence of reengineering is the allocation of key business processes of the organization and their radical change in order to achieve the required performance indicators.
    Reengineering business - processes
    rethinking and redesign of business processes to create improved performance indicators (efficiency).
    Regulator
    the interested party outside the organization, which is responsible for the definition and enforcement of standards.
    Residual risk
    the risk that remains after the measures were taken or plans were put in place to cope with the initial risk.
    Resource Plan
    is a human resource management plan, which is part of the project management plan, which keeps records of key information, availability, location and movement on each resource.
    Risk
    an event that may occur in the future and which could have an adverse impact on the implementation of the Program in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and / or benefits.
    Ресурсный план
    это план управления человеческими ресурсами, являющийся частью плана управления проектом, в котором ведется учет ключевой информации, доступности, местонахождения и перемещения по каждому ресурсу.
    Risk management
    identification, assessment and reduction, or control of uncertainties that could cause delays in the schedule, the excess cost to performance issues, adverse effects on the environment and other undesirable consequences.
    RM
    (Repairs and Maintenance) - is designed for automated management of maintenance planning and equipment repairs (SAP module).
    Role Mapping
    roles definition and distribution (rights to make certain transactions) to users in accordance with their business role, template roles of SAP and target pass-through processes.
    Roles Catalog
    – a standard list of SAP users roles.

  • S

    SAP
    – (Systems, Application, Products) is an integrated information system of resources management.
    SAP Security
    - a project direction responsible for users authorization and assignment of roles in the system.
    SD
    (Sales) – provides optimization of all tasks and operations made during sales and supplies of products to the clients (SAP module).
    Segregation of Duties
    (SoD) - a concept that a business task shall be performed by several people, internal control in the company that minimizes the risk of fraud and error;
    SIT
    (Sales) – (System Integration Testing) - designed to check the correctness of set up processes and to identify inconsistencies to the planned design.
    System role
    (System Security Profile / User Profile) - consolidation of several transaction codes (t-codes) required to perform certain transactions in SAP.
    SME
    (Subject Matter Expert) – expert in the company’s subject area
    Solution
    specific way to meet one or more requirements in the given context.
    Solution component
    part of the Solution, which may be people, infrastructure, hardware, software, equipment, facilities and assets of the process, or any combination of these sub-parts.
    SolMan
    (Solution Manager) – IT application for storage, processing, modification and coordination of technical project documentation.
    Stakeholder
    (let. owner share (the recipient percent) - persons who are interested in the company activity
    Statement of work
    a written description of the services or tasks that must be performed.
    Strategic goals
    goals that organization aims, methods of achieving them and the necessary resources.
    Strategy
    a description of the approach chosen for the application possibilities of the enterprise in order to achieve a set of desired goals or objectives.
    Strategy
    a model generalizes the actions needed to achieve these goals through the coordination and allocation of resources; a set of rules for making decisions, which the organization is guided in its activity.

  • T

    TC
    (technical specification) - a document containing a detailed description of the software implementation (development) of non-standard functionality according to the functional specification.
    «Timeandmaterial»
    «Time And Material» - payment on the actual work.
    Team changes
    a cross-functional group of persons who are authorized to make changes. The group may consist of product owners, business analysts, developers, project managers, expert on the implementation of the subject area, or any other person with a corresponding set of skills and competencies needed to implement the changes.
    Technique/methodology
    the manner, method or style implementation of tasks of business intelligence or for the formation of its results.
    Temporary event
    an event based on time, which can initiate the beginning of process, assessment of business rule or any other reactions.
    Testing report
    - a document describing the results of the testing (expected and actual) for each step of the test scenariodiv>
    Test scenario
    - a document containing a sequence and description of steps, data, roles and powers for testing individual functionality elements (unit testing), system modules (module testing), integrated business processes (integrated and user testing).
    The economic effect
    the difference between the savings resulting from the implementation of organizational and technical measures and the cost of development and implementation of the event for period of its validity.
    The goal of master data management
    to make sure that there are no duplicate, incomplete and contradictory data in different areas of the organization. An example of low-quality master data management - is the work of the bank with a customer who is already using the loan product, but continues to receive offers to take such a loan. The reason for misbehavior - the lack of relevant data about the customer in a department on work with clients.
    The integrated projects plan
    the plan is formed at the stage of Planning, includes the beginning and ending of all transformation projects formed in the portfolio of projects. Terms on projects is approved by the Board for the Modernization Program.
    The internal environment of the organization
    a set of situational factors in the organization: purpose, structure, tasks, technology and people.
    The life cycle of the organization
    the stages through which an organization develops from the appearance to the liquidation
    The methodology
    a set of methods, techniques, procedures, operational concepts, as well as the rules used to solve problems.
    The need for business
    problem or opportunity of strategic or tactical importance that should be considered.
    The process model
    a set of diagrams and additional information about the process and the factors that can influence the process. Some process models are used to simulate the performance of the process.
    The program
    a series of connected with each other projects management of which coordinated to achieve the advantages and the degree of control that are not available when managing them separately.
    The prototype
    partial or simulated approximation of Solution in order to identify or test requirements with stakeholders.
    The repository/repository
    a real or virtual object that stores all the information on a particular topic, available for search.
    The representative (agent) for changes (Change Agent)
    the one who is the catalyst of changes.
    The result
    measurable and verifiable tangible results of work in the form of a document. The results are a key element of the control of execution of design works.
    Thick client
    an application that provides the client (user) all the functionality of the system locally, i.e. program operates independently of the central server.
    Thin Client
    program is run from the server, i.e., base is not on the computer and not on the local network and the remote server. Connection is made via a browser.
    Throw-away prototype
    a prototype used to quickly identify and clarify requirements or design using simple tools, sometimes using only paper and pencil. It is designed to release when the final system will be developed.
    Time box
    the agreed period of time in which the activity is carried out or determined based on the final result, which must be made.
    Transformation
    (Lat. transformation -. Change) transformation of structures, forms and methods, change of activity.
    Transformation Program
    a set of operational transformation projects companies formed and implemented in order to standardize and optimize business processes and structures to improve performance, create a single information space and an integrated control system, and also create a corporate culture of continuous improvement.
    Transaction code
    (T-Code) - an alphanumeric code that guarantees the user access to certain SAP transactions.
    Training schedule
    - Schedule of training of end users in the context of certain training courses, linked to future roles of users in the system.
    TR
    – (Treasury) – optimizes forecasting, calculation of liquidity level, ensures transparency of treasury operations management and control of financial risks. Supports compliance with the requirements in the field of accounting, as well as the transparency and relevance of information on working capital and financial transactions. (SAP module)

  • U

    UAT
    – (User Acceptance Testing) – acceptance testing is an important stage of prelaunch preparation and is intended to confirm the readiness of the system for efficient use
    Unification of application
    is the elimination of unnecessary diversity enterprise software for the efficient and economic use of information systems
    Unified Modeling Language
    notation is defined ObjectManagementGroup to describe the structure of a software application behavior and architecture. UML can also be used to describe the business processes and data structures.
    User acceptance testing
    (Useracceptancetest- UAT) - assessment of whether the decision needs supplied of stakeholder groups that will use the solution. Evaluation of checks defined acceptance criteria.

  • V

    Validation
    confirmation by examination and provision of objective evidence that the particular requirements intended for a specific use are complied.
    Verification
    collation confirmation

  • W

    Walkthrough
    consideration, in which participants go through an artifact or set of artifacts in order to verify the requirements or design, as well as define requirements or design errors, inconsistencies, omissions, inaccuracies or conflicts.
    Work break down structure
    oriented to eventual result hierarchical decomposition of work that must be performed to achieve the objectives and create the required results. Work break down structure organizes and determines the final frames (borders) project.
    Work Package
    a logical grouping of activities aimed at the achievement agreed of results.
    Work product
    a document or a collection of notes or diagrams, are used by a business analyst during the development process of requirements.
    Workshop
    a controlled and focused event with the participation of stakeholders in order to achieve a certain goal.