Hobby. In the 18th-century novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, the characters' hobby-horses, or particular obsessions, are discussed in detail. Here, Uncle Toby's obsession with the military leads to him and Trim—who gets caught up in Toby's enthusiasm—to begin acting out military actions. Illustration by George Cruikshank. Writing articles for Wikipedia is a hobby for some people. A hobby is a regular activity done for pleasure - typically during leisure - e.g., collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports.
Continual participation in a hobby can provide substantial skill and knowledge about it. Anyone who does an activity solely for fun is called an 'amateur' (from French for "lover of") or 'hobbyist'; whereas anyone who does an activity for a reward is a 'professional'. Etymology[edit] Hobbies are practiced primarily for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Development into other ventures[edit] Types[edit] Trust (social sciences) In a social context, trust has several connotations.[1] Definitions of trust[2][3] typically refer to a situation characterised by the following aspects: One party (trustor) is willing to rely on the actions of another party (trustee); the situation is directed to the future.
In addition, the trustor (voluntarily or forcedly) abandons control over the actions performed by the trustee. As a consequence, the trustor is uncertain about the outcome of the other's actions; they can only develop and evaluate expectations. The uncertainty involves the risk of failure or harm to the trustor if the trustee will not behave as desired. Trust can be attributed to relationships between people. It can be demonstrated that humans have a natural disposition to trust and to judge trustworthiness that can be traced to the neurobiological structure and activity of a human brain.
When it comes to the relationship between people and technology, the attribution of trust is a matter of dispute. Recognition. You are here: Home » Recruit & Retain » Social Recognition Programs: Why They Matter By Steven Green Fifty-four per cent of organizations involuntarily lost high-performing employees during the first half of 2010, reports T&D Magazine .
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number one reason people leave their jobs is lack of appreciation. These figures speak to the challenge of talent retention and employee engagement, illustrating that a troubling percentage of employees who feel undervalued move on to what they hope will be greener pastures. But what of the productivity of those that remain? “In one investment firm, the difference between one third of its investors feeling recognized and half feeling that way represented an eleven per cent difference in revenue – millions of dollars in play.”
Key Criteria For A Successful Social Recognition Program. Community. Culture. Culture (Latin: cultura, lit.
"cultivation"[1]) is a modern concept based on a term first used in classical antiquity by the Roman orator Cicero: "cultura animi" (cultivation of the soul). This non-agricultural use of the term "culture" re-appeared in modern Europe in the 17th century referring to the betterment or refinement of individuals, especially through education. During the 18th and 19th century it came to refer more frequently to the common reference points of whole peoples, and discussion of the term was often connected to national aspirations or ideals.
Some scientists such as Edward Tylor used the term "culture" to refer to a universal human capacity. In the 20th century, "culture" emerged as a central concept in anthropology, encompassing the range of human phenomena that cannot be directly attributed to genetic inheritance. Etymology[edit] As described by Velkley:[6] Change[edit] Cultures are internally affected by both forces encouraging change and forces resisting change.
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