Wiley & sas business Series

   Moore ’s Law  
  The trend for the number of transistors on an integrated circuit to double 
roughly every two years, leading to signifi cant ongoing increases in com-
puting power. It was defi ned by Gordon E. Moore, cofounder of Intel. 
   Multivariate Analysis  
  A form of statistical analysis that includes more than one variable at a 
time. 
   Organizational Benefi ts  
  Benefi ts that accrue to the broader organization. 
   Operational Activity  
  An ongoing process focused on preserving existing value. They tend to be 
more process-driven, have no fi xed end date, and leverage existing assets, 
capabilities, and processes. 

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