Thesaurus
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definitions of terms used in thesaurus entries
- SCOPE NOTE: explains HOW the term has been used to index items in the library database; defines the term
- USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
- USED FOR: indicates terms or phrases that are NOT used to index items in the library database; these terms or phrases are considered synonymous with the indicated preferred term (only use "preferred terms" when searching the library database)
- BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
- NARROWER TERM: narrower or more specific terms or phrases; a subset of the indicated broader term
- RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term
Thesaurus: 1285 entries.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: Organizational culture is the philosophies, beliefs, behaviours, attitudes and practices that define an organization.
OSHA
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OUTMODED
OUTSOURCING (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: The contracting out of a business process, activity or service to a third party.
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OUTWORKERS
Scope Note: Workers who are contractors or employees who perform their work at home or at another location not normally considered a business premises.
- RELATED TERM(S)
- USED FOR
OVERTIME (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: Hours worked in excess of the maximum regular number of hours fixed by statute, collective agreement or contract.
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OVERTIME COMPENSATION
OVERTIME PAY (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: A higher rate of pay fixed by statute, collective agreement or contract for hours worked in excess of a specified number of hours.
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OWN ACCOUNT SELF-EMPLOYED
PAID EMPLOYEES
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