0-9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w y z search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain Administrative convergence Administrative convergence The term 'Administrative convergence ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' USDA in 1998 was developing a plan to consolidate the administrative functions (e.g., accounting, budgeting, procurement, personnel) of its field service agencies at the state level under one office, to be called the Support Services Bureau. Currently, separate administrative structures provide support to these agencies. USDA has named this effort its 'Administrative Convergence Plan,' or, simply 'administrative convergence.' The term also has been used to describe any USDA effort to streamline, or combine under one entity, the administrative functions of one or more of its agencies'. Previous 5 Terms: Adjustment bid adjutant adjuvant Administrative and general expenses Administrative Code Sets Next 5 Terms: Administrative Costs Administrative Data Administrative Expenses Administrative Law Judge (Alj) Administrative Procedure Act About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.