Nonjob
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonjob is a noun meaning A position that is ostensibly a job but does not involve useful or meaningful work.
Meaning
A position that is ostensibly a job but does not involve useful or meaningful work.
More Meanings
- Not relating to a person's job.
Example Sentences
the effect of disability on nonjob activities
Nonjobs are particularly common in the health industry and are well described by Drucker as those positions in which the title is “assistant to.” An individual's performance should be observable by the total organization […]
Sure, reengineering is supposed to be about improving efficiency and workflows. But it also works pretty well to get rid of nonperformers. Just park them in nonjobs, and periodically sweep the nonjobs out with a reengineering study.
Word Forms
- nonjobs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonwork, non-work, nonservice, nongame, nonutility, nonfunction.
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