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The Time Factor In Modern Organisation Of Labour

Table 1:

Linear time Cyclical time
Deadlines and schedules are sacred. Time is relative.
No deviations from the agenda. There is always time.
One type of activity follows another. Deadlines and schedules can be approximate.
One thing at a time. Time and attention are divided between several activities and people.
Interruption is unwelcome. Interruption is a natural part of the process.
Do not make people wait. Sometimes one has to wait.
People live by external clock. People live by inner clock.
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