SP101

Intellectual Property

Works of the mind such as art, books, films, formulas, inventions, music, and processes that are distinct and owned by a single person or group.

Copyright Law

Protects authored works, including art, books, film, and music.

Patent Law

Protects inventions, subject to tests of novelty, inventiveness, and industrial capability.

Trade Secret Law

Helps safeguard information vital to an organization’s success.

Utility Patent

Granted for new and useful processes, machines, articles of manufacture, or compositions of matter.

Software Defect

Any error in a software system that could lead to failure in meeting users' needs.

High-Quality Software Systems

Systems that are easy to learn and use, perform efficiently, meet user needs, and operate reliably.

Mismanaged Software

Can lead to missed product delivery dates, increased costs, and poor quality products.

Business Information System

A set of components that collects and processes data, including hardware, software, databases, networks, and procedures.

Warranty

Assures buyers or lessees that a product meets certain quality standards.

Labor Productivity

A measure comparing goods/services produced with the number of labor hours used.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Systems that develop machines capable of simulating human intelligence processes.

EMR

Health-related info created, managed, and consulted within a single healthcare organization.

HIE

Process of sharing patient-level electronic health information between different organizations.

CDS

Tools and processes to enhance healthcare decision-making using clinical knowledge and patient-specific data.

Social Media

Web-based communication channels that allow people to interact and share information.

Cyberharassment

Mistreatment based on electronic communications that causes harm and distress.

Social Media Marketing

Uses social media tools to build and interact with a social community.

Earned Media

Media exposure gained through press, social media mentions, and positive reviews.

Paid Media Marketing

Involves paying a third party to broadcast an organization’s ads or messages.

Viral Marketing

Encourages individuals to pass along a marketing message.

PartnerUp

An online networking community for entrepreneurs to find expertise and resources.

DoMyStuff

A social marketplace connecting people who need tasks done with those who can do them.

GoBigNetwork

An online community connecting companies with investors.

Contingent Work

Job situation without a long-term employment contract.

Employee Leasing

Transferring part of a workforce to another firm that handles HR activities.

Gig

A single project or task for which a worker is hired, paid for completing specific work.

Independent Contractor

Individual providing services defined by a contract or verbal agreement.

H1B

Temporary work visa for individuals in specialty occupations.

Outsourcing

Long-term business arrangement contracting services with an outside organization.

Offshore Outsourcing

Outsourcing where services are provided by employees in a foreign country.

Whistle-blower

Employees revealing company information, often at personal risk, to correct wrongdoing.

False Claims Act (Lincoln Law)

Enacted to combat fraud by companies selling supplies to the Union Army.

Qui Tam

Provision allowing a private citizen to file a suit for fraud against government contractors.