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Glossary of Performance Terminology

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Data

A set of discrete, objective facts about things, situations or events that in isolation have no meaning.

Development

The implementation of initiatives intended to enhance peoples' capabilities associated with current roles as

well as preparing them for future responsibilities.

Developmental Goal

A being or becoming goal oriented toward the attainment of personal growth, as opposed to accomplishing a

Didactic

Relating or pertaining to a structured teaching or instructional approach.

Directing

A management discipline that deals with getting people in organizations to do what needs to be done.

Discipline

A subject or field of study.

Distance Learning

An educational environment in which learners perform coursework from home or office and communicate

with faculty and other students through email, electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards

and other forms of computer-based communication.