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Appendix A - GlossaryThe definitions below are intended to be applied within the context of this IM Plan.DRAFTApplication: A software package (e.g., cc-Mail, Microsoft Office) or information system(e.g., PAY/PERS) resulting from the application of computer technology to a problem,process, activity, or function to achieve a practical purpose.Business Model: Documentation that establishes a common understanding of whatfunctions are performed by ORO, what organizations perform those functions, and whatinformation is needed to support those functions. The Business Model will become thecornerstone of ORO’s IM program by establishing a basis for ownership and stewardshipof information resources across ORO.Desktop: A user’s desktop refers to the computer workstation (usually an IBMcompatiblePC), its associated peripherals (like an attached printer), and the userinterface (like the Windows 95 or Netscape interface) on the workstation that enables theuser to access applications, files, and other information resources stored on theworkstation or available through the ORO network. The standard ORO desktop includesaccess to several software packages (Microsoft Office, cc-Mail, and Netscape) stored oneach user’s workstation.Information: Any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, oropinions in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic,narrative, or audiovisual forms.Information Management (IM): The integration of a variety of activities designed tomanage information and information resources throughout their life cycle. Activitiesinclude planning, budgeting, organizing, manipulating, directing, training, promoting, andcontrolling the information resources. The information resources life cycle includescollection, processing, transmission, dissemination, and disposal.Information Resources (IR): The data, information collections, software, computers,communications networks, and other information technologies that support theorganization.Information Technology (IT): A broad term that includes information resources and themethodologies, practices, and skills necessary to manage, deploy, and use theseresources.Information Technology Architecture: A physical configuration of informationtechnology infrastructure components.Oak Ridge OperationsInformation Management Plan8/5/97 A-1Revision 0