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will-do factors

factors contributing to an employee’s performance in a job that are attributable to his or her motivation rather than to his or her knowledge and abilities (can-do factors).

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January 26th 2025

chemotherapy

chemotherapy

n. the use of chemical agents to treat diseases, particularly cancer, in which case it is contrasted with radiation therapy. —chemotherapeutic adj. —chemotherapist n.