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.
Originally a term of respect used to address an older relative, later, in New Amsterdam, it began to mean a person in charge who is not a master. boss â(plural bosses) 1  A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.  A person in charge of a business or company.