Work Type

A Work Type is a classification concept that categorizes work activity (to understand work characteristics and work purposes).

• Context:
  • It can define Work Structure through organizational patterns and activity flows.
  • It can determine Work Requirements through skill needs and resource allocation.
  • It can shape Work Output through delivery methods and quality standards.
  • It can influence Work Schedule through time commitments and deadline patterns.
  • It can guide Work Process through task sequences and workflow management.
  • It can affect Work Environment through location requirements and tool needs.
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  • It can often involve Work Assessment through performance metrics and outcome evaluation.
  • It can often require Work Adaptation through changing conditions and new requirements.
  • It can often facilitate Work Planning through resource scheduling and task coordination.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Work to being a Complex Work, depending on its task complexity.
  • It can range from being a Individual Work to being a Collaborative Work, depending on its team requirement.
  • It can range from being a Routine Work to being a Creative Work, depending on its innovation need.
  • It can range from being a Fixed Schedule Work to being a Flexible Schedule Work, depending on its time flexibility.
  • It can range from being a Purposeful Work to being a Mechanical Work, depending on its meaning level.
  • It can range from being a Strategic Work to being a Tactical Work, depending on its planning horizon.
  • It can range from being a Specialized Work to being a General Work, depending on its skill specificity.
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• Examples:
  • Knowledge Works, such as:
    • Research Works, such as:
      • Academic Research for knowledge creation.
      • Market Research for business insight.
    • Design Works, such as:
      • Product Design for user solutions.
      • System Design for process improvement.
  • Physical Works, such as:
    • Manufacturing Works, such as:
      • Assembly Work for product creation.
      • Maintenance Work for equipment upkeep.
    • Service Works, such as:
      • Customer Service for client support.
      • Field Service for onsite assistance.
  • Remote Works, such as:
    • Virtual Collaborations, such as:
      • Distributed Team Work for global projects.
      • Online Teaching for distance learning.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Work State, which describes current conditions rather than classification category.
  • Work Goal, which defines desired outcomes rather than work category.
  • Work Tool, which enables task completion rather than work classification.
• See: Work Classification, Work Category, Work Pattern, Work Structure, Work Organization.

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