IT Passport Alphabet Summary

Abbreviation	Name	Meaning
CSR	Corporate Social Responsibility	The responsibility of a company to operate in an ethical and sustainable and socially responsible manner.
SDGs	Sustainable Development Goals	A set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations to promote sustainable development.
OJT	On the Job Training	Training that takes place while the employee is already working.
Off-JT	Off the Job Training	Training that takes place away from the employee's job.
HRTech	Human Resource Technology	The use of IT in human resources.
CEO	Chief Executive Officer	The highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for the overall success of the organization.
CIO	Chief Information Officer	The executive responsible for the use of information technology to achieve the goals of the organization.
COO	Chief Operating Officer	The executive responsible for the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a business.
CFO	Chief Financial Officer	The executive responsible for managing the financial risks of the company.
ABC Analysis		A Pareto chart used to categorize data into three groups based on importance.
B/S	Balance Sheet	A financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.
ROE	Return On Equity	A ratio that measures a company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity.
JAN Code	Japanese Article Number	A barcode standard used in Japan.
QR Code	Quick Response	A two-dimensional barcode that can store more data than a traditional barcode.
ISO	International Organization for Standardization	An international organization that develops and publishes international standards.
SWOT Analysis	Strengths・Weaknesses・Opportunities・Threats	A strategic planning tool used to evaluate a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
PPM	Product Portfolio Management	A method of categorizing products into stars, cash cows, question marks, and dogs.
M&A	Mergers and Acquisitions	The combination of two or more companies into one.
VC	Venture Capital	Investment firms that invest in startups with high growth potential.
IPO	Initial Public Offering	The first time a private company offers shares to the public.
TOB	Take Over Bid	A tender offer in which a company attempts to acquire another company by purchasing its shares directly from shareholders.
MBO	Management Buyout	A transaction in which the management team of a company purchases the company's stock.
4P	Product・Price・Place・Promotion	The four Ps of marketing: product, price, place, and promotion.
4C	Customer Value・Cost・Convenience・Communication	A buyer-centric approach to the marketing mix.
RFM Analysis	Recency・Frequency・Monetary	An analysis of customer purchasing behavior based on recency, frequency, and monetary value.
UX	User Experience	The experience a person has when using a product, system, or service.
BSC	Balance Scorecard	A strategic performance management tool that measures a company's performance from four perspectives: financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and growth.
CSF	Critical Success Factors	The factors that are critical to a company's success.
KPI	Key Performance Indicator	A measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives.
ERP	Enterprise Resource Planning	A system that integrates all aspects of a business, including finance, human resources, and supply chain management.
CRM	Customer Relationship Management	A system for managing a company's interactions with current and potential customers.
SFA	Sales Force Automation	Software that automates sales tasks and improves sales team efficiency.
SCM	Supply Chain Management	The management of the flow of goods and services from raw materials to the end consumer.
RFID	Radio Frequency Identification	A technology that uses radio waves to identify and track objects.
NFC	Near Field Communication	A short-range wireless communication technology.
AI	Artificial Intelligence	The development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
POS System	Point of Sale	A system for processing sales transactions.
CAD	Computer Aided Design	The use of computer software to design products.
CAM	Computer Aided Manufacturing	The use of computer software to control manufacturing processes.
JIT	Just In Time	A manufacturing strategy that aims to minimize inventory by producing goods only when they are needed.
EC	Electronic Commerce	The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.
IoT	Internet of Things	The network of physical objects ("things") embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies that enable them to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems.
Society 5.0	A society that combines the physical and virtual worlds to achieve economic development and solve social problems.
EA	Enterprise Architecture	A framework for designing and implementing an organization's information systems.
SoE	System of Engagement	A system for strengthening relationships with customers.
DFD	Data Flow Design	A diagram that shows how data flows through a system.