Kenneth C. Laudon,Jane P. Laudon Management Information System 12th Edition pdf

batch processing 

A method of collecting and processing data in

which transactions are accumulated and stored until a specified

time when it is convenient or necessary to process them as a

group.

baud 

A change in signal from positive to negative or vice versa that is

used as a measure of transmission speed.

behavioral models

Descriptions of management based on behavioral

scientists’ observations of what managers actually do in their

jobs.

behavioral targeting

Tracking the click-streams (history of clicking

behavior) of individuals across multiple Web sites for the purpose

of understanding their interests and intentions, and exposing

them to advertisements which are uniquely suited to their

interests.

benchmarking

Setting strict standards for products, services, or

activities and measuring organizational performance against

those standards.