e-glossery
by Abdulbari Alshateri
1. BUS 1103 - Economics for Managers
2. BUS 1103 - Economics for Managers
3. Unit 2
3.1. Ambitious: having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.
3.2. Bonuses: something extra or additional given
3.3. Satisfiers: to put an end to (a desire, want, need, etc.) by sufficient or ample provision.
3.4. Perks: an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment.
3.5. Pessimistic: the tendency to expect the worst and see the worst in all things
3.6. Hierarchy: any system of persons or things ranked one above another.
3.7. Remuneration: something that remunerates; reward; pay
3.8. Hygiene Factors: states that there are certain factors that cause job satisfaction, while a separate set of factors cause dissatisfaction.
3.9. Incentives: something that incites or tends to incite to action or greater effort, as a reward offered for increased productivity.
3.10. Wages: money that is paid or received for work
4. Unit 3
4.1. Autonomous: self-governing; independent; subject to its own laws only.
4.2. Budget: an estimate, often itemized, of expected income and expense for a given period in the future.
4.3. Chain of Command: a series of administrative positions, in which each has direct authority over the one immediately below.
4.4. Collaborating: to work, one with another; cooperate.
4.5. Delegate: a person designated to act for or represent another or others
4.6. Downsizing: to reduce the operating costs of a company by reducing the number of people it employs.
4.7. hierarchical: a system of persons or things arranged in a graded order
4.8. commission: an authoritative order, charge, or direction.
4.9. independence: freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
4.10. profit : pecuniary gain resulting from the employment of capital in any transaction. Compare gross profit, net profit.
5. Unit 6
5.1. Accountability: the state of being accountable, liable, or answerable.
5.2. Affirmative Action: the encouragement of increased representation of women and minority-group members, especially in employment.
5.3. Appointed: predetermined; arranged; set.
5.4. Apprentice: someone who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a trade or profession, esp for a recognized period.
5.5. Compulsory: required; mandatory; obligatory.
5.6. Consumer: a person or thing that consumes.
5.7. Discrimination: treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person or thing belongs rather than on individual merit.
5.8. Equality: the state or quality of being equal.
5.9. Equity: the quality of being fair.
5.10. Ethnic Minorities: an immigrant or racial group regarded by those claiming to speak for the cultural majority as distinct and unassimilated.
6. LSM 1003 - Applied Mathematics
7. BUS 1003 - Management and Leadership
8. Unit 1
8.1. Tasks: a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
8.2. Subordinates: placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
8.3. Senior: Of higher or the highest rank or standing.
8.4. Sacked: dismissal or discharge, as from a job
8.5. Innovation: Introduction of new things or methods.
8.6. Crisis: An unstable period, esp one of extreme trouble or danger in politics, economics, etc
8.7. Analyzing: To study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis; especially : to examine by chemical analysis.
8.8. Resign: To give up an office or position, often formally (often followed by from ): to resign from the presidency.
8.9. Founded: To set up or establish on a firm basis or for enduring existence.
8.10. Debts: Money or goods or services owed by one person to another.
9. Unit 4
9.1. Collectivist: the principle of ownership of the means of production, by the state or the people
9.2. Confrontation: an open conflict of opposing ideas, forces, etc.
9.3. individualist: a person who shows great individuality in thought or action.
9.4. Stereotype: a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group.
9.5. Localization: to make local; fix in, or assign or restrict to, a particular place, locality, etc.
9.6. Linear-Active: individuals are private, unemotional, and task-oriented. They mind their own business and plan everything ahead. They are slaves to their schedules and only like to do one thing at a time
9.7. Multi - Active: gregarious, emotional, and people-oriented, besides being inquisitive and virtually unpredictable when it comes to timetables. Individuals in this category do several things at once, often change plans, and generally don’t mind pulling strings and seeking favours in order to get what they need.
9.8. Reactive - Cultures: Reactive individuals seem to have a lot more in common with linear-active people. The Finns, for instance, can be considered part of either group (Multi-Active, Linear-Active)
9.9. Logical: reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind
9.10. Particularist: exclusive attention or devotion to one's own particular interests, party, etc.
10. Unit 5
10.1. Confirmation Bias: is the tendency of people to favor information that confirms their beliefs or hypotheses.
10.2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): provides an overview of a person's experience and other qualifications.
10.3. Headhunter: is hired by firms to find talent, and to locate individuals who meet specific job requirements.
10.4. Testimonial: a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation.
10.5. Vacancy: a job that is available in an organization and that people can apply for.
10.6. recruiters: a company or organization that is looking for new employees.
10.7. weaknesses: the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
10.8. Senior: a person of higher rank or standing than another, especially by virtue of longer service.
10.9. Human Resources: people, especially the personnel employed by a given company, institution, or the like.
10.10. Applicants: a person who applies for or requests something; a candidate.
