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Definitions of Terminology Adaptability:
-able to adapt oneself to new conditions (Oxford, 2004). -capable of different social uses (Schneider & Till, 2005). -the quality or state of being adaptable (Merriam-Webster).
COVID-19:
- a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, discovered in 2019, and vastly spread throughout the world in 2020 causing a pandemic (CDC.gov)
Flexibility:
-capable of different physical arrangements (Schneider & Till, 2005). -the capability to be willing or disposed to yield to adapt to varied circumstances; not be rigid (Oxford, 2004). -effortlessly altered, having the disposition to change or compromise.
Modus Operandi
-a method of procedure, a distinct pattern or method of operation (Merriam-Webster).
Remote Work:
-refers to work that is accomplished outside the normal organizational limitations of space and time (Klopotek, 2017).
Smart Working:
-considered as an evolution of teleworking, where “smart” puts the emphasis on the positive effects that this practice provides to employees and employers (Bolisani et al., 2020).
Telework:
-work performed in virtual settings and heavily dependent on technology for communication and contribution, employment nongeographically bound to a specific area (Raisiene et al., 2020).
Transformability:
-the ability to transform from one position, location, or form to another (Canepa, 2017).
Work-from-Home: -the primitive designation for performing work tasks from the comfort of (WFH) one’s own home or desired location.
