Chapter 7 and 8 Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Modular Workstation | Work area made up of parts that can be put together in various ways. |
| Ergonomics | the study of the effects of the work environment on the health of workers. |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | A repetitive strain injury that occurs when stress is placed on the hands, wrists, or arms |
| Surge Suppressor | an electrical outlet that controls unexpected sharp increases in elictricity. |
| Emergency Procedures | Steps to follow in time of trouble or danger |
| Evacuation | a mass departure or flight, the clearing of an area |
| Detection System | devices and alarms that sense and signal a change in the condition of an area. |
| Time Management | planing to gain control over how time is spent |
| Procrastinate | delay intentionally, put off |
| Flexible | able to adapt or change as necessary |
| Work Simplification | process of improving the procedures for doing work |
| Chronologically | arranged in order of time |
| Project Management Programs | software with advanced features for planning large or longterm tasks |
| Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) | Electronic device for storing contact information and scheduling appointments and tasks |
| Workstation | physical area in which a worker performs a job |
| Agenda | a document that contains the information for a meeting such as the participants and topics to be discussed |
| Minutes | written record of meeting proceedings and decisions |
| Quorum | The minimum number of members that must be present to conduct business at a meeting |
| Adjournment | and ending or closing |
| Parliamentary Procedures | guides for conducting meetings |
| Motion | a proposal formally the support of a motion |
| Second | indicate formally the support of a motion |
| Assertive | positive or confident in a persistent way |
| consensus | common agreement or mutual understanding |
| Brainstorm | offer ideas or suggestions |
| Group Dynamics | the way people interact and communicate within a group |
| Action Plan | a description of tasks to be completed |
| Telecoference | a meeting of people in different locations conducted using telecommunications equipment |
| Itenerary | a document giving detailed plans for a trip |
| Electronic Ticket | document and recceipt that contain ticket information received in electronic form |
| Confirmation Number | a series of characters (often text and numbers) associated with a reservation |
| Etiquette | standards for proper behavior |
| Passport | official U.S. government document that grants permission to travel outside the United States |
| Visa | a permit granted by goreign gobernment for a person to enter its country |
| Consulate | person appointed by a government to serve its citizens and business interests in another country |
| Embassy | the offices of an ambassador in a foreign country |
| vaccination | injection given to produce immunity to a disease |
| Travel Expense Report | document that lists expenses to be reimbursed such as for hotels and meals |
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