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self-driving car (autonomous car or driverless car)

A self-driving car (sometimes called an autonomous car or driverless car) is a vehicle that uses a combination of sensors, cameras, radar and artificial intelligence (AI) to travel between destinations without a ... Read Full Definition

authoritarian leadership

Authoritarian leadership, also known as autocratic leadership, is a management style where an individual possesses total decision-making power and retains as much authority as possible, often requiring followers to... Read Full Definition

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blockchain economy

The blockchain economy is a scenario and potential future environment in which the technology replaces current monetary systems, potentially on a global basis. Read Full Definition

Milgram experiment (Behavioral Study on obedience)

The Milgram experiment is a famous psychological study exploring the willingness of individuals to follow the orders of authorities when those orders conflict with the individual’s own moral judgment. Read Full Definition

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employee self-service (ESS)

Employee self-service (ESS) is a widely used human resources technology that enables employees to perform many job-related functions, such as applying for reimbursement, updating personal information and accessing ... Read Full Definition

smart factory

A smart factory is a highly digitized and connected production facility that relies on smart manufacturing. Read Full Definition

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manager self-service

Manager self-service is self-service platform that enables managers to get immediate access to employee information and initiate employment-related actions. Read Full Definition

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telecommuting

Telecommuting allows an employee to complete work assignments from outside the traditional workplace using telecommunications tools such as email, phone, chat and video apps. Read Full Definition

paternalistic leadership

Paternalistic leadership is a managerial approach that involves a dominant authority figure who acts as a patriarch or matriarch and treats employees and partners as though they were members of a large, extended ... Read Full Definition

startup culture

A startup culture is a workplace environment that values creative problem-solving, open communication and a flat hierarchy. Read Full Definition