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Mobile Messaging and Resourcefulness : A Post-digital Ethnography
This book advocates a new post-digital linguistic ethnography approach to unpacking mobile communication and enabling a more informed understanding of individuals’ communicative practices in cities today.Drawing on data from a group of ordinary working people, multilingual individuals from superdiverse cities across the United Kingdom, the volume brings observations from this data together to form a new concept of ‘resourcefulness’ as a means of explaining the emergent sense of agency individuals develop towards remediating existing forms of technology in their everyday lives.The book in turn establishes the notion of the ‘networked individual’ by way of demonstrating the ways in which communicative practices cross spaces and platforms.Further chapters detail examples to highlight resourcefulness at work in enabling more efficient business communication, routes to self-expression and the creation and development of social support systems, while a concluding chapter looks at both the limitations and possibilities of resourcefulness and directions for future research.This innovative volume will be of particular interest to students and researchers in applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, linguistic ethnography, and media and communication studies.
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Mobile Messaging and Resourcefulness : A Post-digital Ethnography
This book advocates a new post-digital linguistic ethnography approach to unpacking mobile communication and enabling a more informed understanding of individuals’ communicative practices in cities today.Drawing on data from a group of ordinary working people, multilingual individuals from superdiverse cities across the United Kingdom, the volume brings observations from this data together to form a new concept of ‘resourcefulness’ as a means of explaining the emergent sense of agency individuals develop towards remediating existing forms of technology in their everyday lives.The book in turn establishes the notion of the ‘networked individual’ by way of demonstrating the ways in which communicative practices cross spaces and platforms.Further chapters detail examples to highlight resourcefulness at work in enabling more efficient business communication, routes to self-expression and the creation and development of social support systems, while a concluding chapter looks at both the limitations and possibilities of resourcefulness and directions for future research.This innovative volume will be of particular interest to students and researchers in applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, linguistic ethnography, and media and communication studies.
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The Flexibility Paradigm : Humanizing the Workplace for Productivity, Profitability, and Possibility
A strategic framework for businesses leaders who are grappling with the backlash against the post-pandemic "return to office" demonstrates the strong case for holistic flexibilityForced to allow remote and hybrid work arrangements during the onset of COVID-19, some organizations made the transition to flexibility with great success, but others floundered because they failed to integrate diversity and flexibility policies throughout their culture.This book shows how to build practices that maximize the potential of every work environment, whether hybrid or not, for connection, collaboration, communication, and contribution.The Flexibility Paradigm posits that in order to create the return on experience required for flexibility, leaders and managers need to shift their perspective and recognize flexibility as a way to strengthen their organization.Hybrid work is just one part of holistic flexibility, whereby people have options for not just where they work but also how long they work and when they work.Formerly misperceived as a "women's issue," flexibility is now seen to benefit all employees; therefore, it must be degendered, deparented, and destigmatized. This book presents the strategy and framework needed by professional services firms and other organizations to create an entire culture that allows their organization to build on their strengths and lead the future of work.Leaders will learn that flexibility has a strong business case: it drives productivity, talent, diversity, engagement, sustainability, and ultimately profitability.
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Shorter : How smart companies work less, embrace flexibility and boost productivity
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Principled Productivity : Why Ethical Treatment of Everyone in an Organization Will Result in Increased Productivity
This book demonstrates that ethical treatment of everyone in an organization:1.Will increase productivity in all the functional activities of the organization as well as its members. 2. Will ensure the growth of the organization as a result of continuous improvements that may have been initiated by management but will be continuously improved by motivated employees. It achieves this by:1. The presentation of examples from personal experience and a review of the literature. 2. Providing a list of critical questions for each function whose correct solutions will provide a metric that enables and establishes obtainable goals for improvement. This book is unique because it requires the decision-maker to examine each potential decision and ask the questions:1.Do alternative methods exist that will achieve the desired goals, which will minimize the long-term adverse effects on affected employees and the future viability of the organization?2.When is the appropriate time to implement this decision?3.What is the best way to implement this decision?The decision may involve a reduction in force (RIF), a potential change in a vendor or a manufacturing process, the formation of a safety team, and/or the installation or modification of an incentive system.The decisions could be involved in manufacturing, logistics, quality, or healthcare.This work will benefit everyone in leadership positions in all branches of government, manufacturing, logistics, human relations, and healthcare, especially those working with frontline employees, staff, and customers.
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Why our use of language is highly creative yet also constrainedWe use words and phrases creatively to express ourselves in ever-changing contexts, readily extending language constructions in new ways.Yet native speakers also implicitly know when a creative and easily interpretable formulation—such as “Explain me this” or “She considered to go”—doesn’t sound quite right.In this incisive book, Adele Goldberg explores how these creative but constrained language skills emerge from a combination of general cognitive mechanisms and experience.Shedding critical light on an enduring linguistic paradox, Goldberg demonstrates how words and abstract constructions are generalized and constrained in the same ways.When learning language, we record partially abstracted tokens of language within the high-dimensional conceptual space that is used when we speak or listen.Our implicit knowledge of language includes dimensions related to form, function, and social context.At the same time, abstract memory traces of linguistic usage-events cluster together on a subset of dimensions, with overlapping aspects strengthened via repetition.In this way, dynamic categories that correspond to words and abstract constructions emerge from partially overlapping memory traces, and as a result, distinct words and constructions compete with one another each time we select them to express our intended messages. While much of the research on this puzzle has favored semantic or functional explanations over statistical ones, Goldberg’s approach stresses that both the functional and statistical aspects of constructions emerge from the same learning mechanisms.
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What is productivity?
Productivity is a measure of how efficiently resources are used to produce goods and services. It is the ratio of output to input, and it reflects the ability to generate more output with the same amount of input, or the same output with less input. Productivity is important for businesses and economies as it directly impacts profitability, competitiveness, and overall economic growth. It can be influenced by factors such as technology, workforce skills, management practices, and infrastructure.
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Is flexibility healthy?
Flexibility is generally considered healthy as it allows for a greater range of motion in the joints and muscles, which can help prevent injury and improve overall physical performance. It also contributes to better posture and can reduce muscle tension and soreness. However, it's important to maintain a balance of flexibility and strength to support joint stability and prevent overstretching. It's also important to warm up properly before stretching to avoid injury.
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What is the meaning of total productivity and labor productivity?
Total productivity refers to the overall efficiency of all inputs in a production process, including labor, capital, and resources. It measures the output produced relative to all inputs used. On the other hand, labor productivity specifically focuses on the efficiency of labor input in producing goods or services. It measures the output produced per unit of labor input, such as per hour or per employee. Both total productivity and labor productivity are important indicators of a company's efficiency and performance.
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How does artificially created creativity or computer creativity work?
Artificially created creativity or computer creativity works by using algorithms and machine learning techniques to generate new and innovative ideas, designs, or solutions. These algorithms are trained on large datasets of existing creative works, such as art, music, or literature, and then use that knowledge to generate new content. The process often involves a combination of pattern recognition, probabilistic modeling, and optimization to produce creative outputs that mimic human creativity. While the results may not always be indistinguishable from human creativity, they can still be valuable for generating new ideas and inspiration.
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What does productivity mean?
Productivity refers to the efficiency with which resources are utilized to achieve a specific goal or outcome. It is a measure of how much output is produced relative to the input used in the production process. Productivity is often used to assess the performance and effectiveness of individuals, teams, or organizations in achieving their objectives. Increasing productivity typically involves optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving the quality and quantity of output.
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Is creativity learnable?
Yes, creativity is learnable. While some people may have a natural inclination towards creativity, it is a skill that can be developed and honed through practice and exposure to new ideas and experiences. By engaging in activities that stimulate the imagination, such as brainstorming, exploring different perspectives, and trying new things, individuals can enhance their creative abilities. Additionally, learning techniques for problem-solving, critical thinking, and divergent thinking can also help foster creativity. Overall, with the right mindset and effort, anyone can cultivate and improve their creativity.
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What is creativity?
Creativity is the ability to generate new and innovative ideas, solutions, or products. It involves thinking outside the box, breaking away from conventional thinking, and approaching problems or tasks in a unique and original way. Creativity can manifest in various forms, such as art, music, writing, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. It is a valuable skill that can lead to breakthroughs, advancements, and positive change in various fields.
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What is cognitive flexibility?
Cognitive flexibility refers to the ability to adapt and shift one's thinking or approach in response to changing situations or demands. It involves being able to switch between different tasks, perspectives, or strategies effectively. Individuals with high cognitive flexibility are better equipped to problem-solve, learn new information, and navigate complex situations. This skill is important for success in various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal growth.
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