A feature that enables a user to access information outside of Metrics Management, such as documents or web sites.

A geographic or operational unit within an organization that supports the application of hierarchical measures.

The mathematical method that Metrics Management uses to combine data across locations. Metrics Management supports sum and average consolidations across locations.

The relationship between locations in Metrics Management. For example, an organization might have several offices in different geographical locations and several divisions within these offices. The location structure would have the separate divisions at the bottom of the structure, the different geographical locations at the level above, and then the Total organization location at the top.

An individual who is accountable for performance of measures for a specific location.

A period, defined by a system specialist, against which users cannot enter data. Typically, the locked period is one that was previously completed.