Application Performance Management (APM) Application performance management (APM) is a practice within systems management that targets managing and tracking the availability and efficiency of software applications. APM involves translating IT metrics into business meaning.
- The subordinate performs other tasks effectively. - The subordinate is doing as well as other people who are in a similar situation. - The effects of failures or mistakes are not serious or harmful. - The manager is dependent on the subordinate for his or her own success. - The subordinate is perceived to have other redeeming qualities.
subordinate (comparative more subordinate, superlative most subordinate) 1  Placed in a lower class, rank, or position. 2  Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by, authority.