Language

Numbers and measurements are the language of business.. Organizations look at results, expenses, quality levels, efficiencies, time, costs, etc.  What measures does your department keep track of ?  How are the measures collected, and how are they summarized/described?  How are they used in making decisions?  (Note: If you do not have a job where measures are available to you, ask someone you know for some examples or conduct outside research on an interest of yours.)