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  • 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: 1501 entries.


PUBLIC OPINION (Search for related entries in the library)

PUBLIC POLICY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Instruments used by nation states and sub-national entities to assist in governing societies.

PUBLIC SECTOR (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Goods and services that are managed, designed, funded or delivered by government (e.g., national defence, public infrastructure, urban planning, education, and health care).

PUBLIC SERVICE ALLIANCE OF CANADA 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF CANADA 

PUBLIC WELFARE 

PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY (Search for related entries in the library)

PULP MILLS 

QUALITY OF WORK LIFE (Search for related entries in the library)

QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A measurement of well-being in work experience that includes physical working environment, stress, decision-making ability, control over work and schedule, dignity and respect from superiors and coworkers, and compensation.