Business English Glossary, I

24 terms starting with I. See the full glossary.

immutable dataset
A set of data that cannot be changed after it is created. · Appears in: Post-SteerCo Cost Forecast Reconciliation
impact report
A document that shows the results and effects of a project. · Appears in: Addressing Late Reports and Budget Discrepancies in Programme Coordination
impending deadline
a due date that is approaching very soon · Appears in: STAR Method for Behavioral Interview Responses
in-store activations
Events or promotions held within retail locations · Appears in: Negotiating Sustainable Snack Launch and Delivery Terms
Current changes and directions in a specific field · Appears in: Finalizing Course Selection with CPF Compliance
informal funding
Money given without official approval or formal agreements. · Appears in: Addressing Late Reports and Budget Discrepancies in Programme Coordination
initial design
the first version of a project plan or blueprint · Appears in: Resolving Design Discrepancies in Tower Compliance
inner market
A specific section of a larger market area. · Appears in: Navigating Japanese Business Etiquette and Cultural Protocols
innovative customer service solutions
new and effective methods for helping customers · Appears in: Addressing Omnichannel Customer Service Concerns
inordinate amount
an excessive or unreasonable quantity · Appears in: Managing Project Crisis and Stakeholder Concerns
insider trading
Trading securities based on material, non-public information. · Appears in: Derivative Trading Risk and Compliance Review
installation process
The steps taken to put a product in place for use · Appears in: Addressing Board Concerns on Coastal Installation
internal alert level
A company-specific threshold that triggers an internal review before official rules are broken. · Appears in: Managing Data Integrity in Environmental Monitoring
internal approvals
Formal authorization required within a company before executing financial or operational changes. · Appears in: Q3 Financial Results and Cost Variance Analysis
internal processes
The procedures and workflows used within an organization. · Appears in: Executive Interview for Regional Operations Director
internal restructuring
A significant change in a company's organizational structure, often involving the reassignment of roles or departments. · Appears in: Job Interview for Communications Assistant Role
international scope
The global reach or extent of a company's operations, covering multiple countries or regions. · Appears in: Job Interview for Communications Assistant Role
inventory discrepancies
differences between recorded stock and actual physical stock · Appears in: Presenting a Peak Season Resource Plan to Senior Management, Presenting Peak Season Resource Plan
inventory shortages
A situation where the stock of goods is insufficient to meet demand. · Appears in: Executive Interview for Regional Operations Director
investment ask
The specific request made to investors for capital or funding. · Appears in: Using Data to Build a Strong Argument in a Pitch Deck
iron out
To resolve problems or difficulties in a plan or agreement. · Appears in: Project Timeline and Deadline Management
iron out the details
To resolve minor problems or clarify specific points. · Appears in: Project Timeline Review and Deadline Management
IT policy
Rules governing the use of technology within an organization. · Appears in: Addressing IT Security Breach and Policy Violations
IT security breach
A serious incident where unauthorized access compromises computer systems. · Appears in: Addressing IT Security Breach and Policy Violations