Definitions of Terminology

Definitions of Terminology

Adaptability:

COVID-19:

-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).

- 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.