generation X

1. The production of a signal or carrier wave. 2. The conversion of some non-electrical form of energy (usually mechanical) into electrical energy. 3. The number of recording ...

generation

Telecommunications; General telecom

In audio and video analog recording, pertaining to the number of duplication steps between an original recording and a given copy. Note 1: A second generation duplicate is a copy ...

generation

Printing & publishing; Paper

Each succeeding stage in reproduction from original copy.

generation

Energy; Energy trade

The process of producing electricity by transforming other forms of energy such as steam, heat or falling water. Also, the amount of electricity produced, expressed in ...

kpi’s

Business services; Human resources

‘Knowledge, Skills and Abilities’ - Key Performance Indicators. Tasks that have been agreed between an employee and line manager/HR with an expectation that they will be completed ...

absolute ratings

Business services; Human resources

A rating method where the rater assigns a specific value on a fixed scale to the behavior or performance of an individual instead of assigning ratings based on comparisons between ...

affirmative action

Business services; Human resources

Carried out on behalf of women and disadvantaged groups and members of such groups are placed in dominant positions.

appraisal

Business services; Human resources

See Performance planning.

attrition

Business services; Human resources

A term used to describe voluntary and involuntary terminations, deaths, and employee retirements that result in a reduction to the employer's physical workforce.

autocratic leadership

Business services; Human resources

Leader determines policy of the organization, instructs members what to do/make, subjective in approach, aloof and impersonal.

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Photobomb

The situation that the unplanned background image of a picture hijacks the original focus. The insertion of an uninvited guest into a photograph being ...