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TERM OF THE DAY productivity A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs. Productivity is computed by dividingaverage output per period by the total costs incurred or resources (capital,energy, material, personnel) consumed in that period. Productivity is a criticaldeterminant of cost efficiency. Learn more about this term Usage Example Home offices can benefit both employees and employers, and lead to decreased costs and increased productivity. Source: How a Business and its Employees Can Benefit from Working from Home

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