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Perceived organizational support. Perceived organizational support ( POS) is the degree to which employees believe that their organization values their contributions and cares about their well-being and fulfills socioemotional needs. [1] [2] POS is generally thought to be the organization's contribution to a positive reciprocity dynamic with ...
A brigade support battalion (BSB) is a combat service support battalion of the United States Army. A BSB is an organic part of a brigade combat team (BCT), providing self- sustainment to the BCT for up to 72 hours of high-intensity combat before requiring replenishment. It consists of a headquarters and headquarters company, field maintenance ...
Naval gunfire support ( NGFS ), also known as naval surface fire support ( NSFS ), [1] or shore bombardment, is the use of naval artillery to provide fire support for amphibious assault and other troops operating within their range. NGFS is one of several disciplines encompassed by the term naval fires. Modern naval gunfire support is one of ...
A decision support system (DSS) is an information system that supports business or organizational decision-making activities. DSSs serve the management, operations and planning levels of an organization (usually mid and higher management) and help people make decisions about problems that may be rapidly changing and not easily specified in advance—i.e., unstructured and semi-structured ...
Pillow block bearing. A pillow block bearing (or plummer block) is a pedestal used to support a rotating shaft with the help of compatible bearings and various accessories. The assembly consists of a mounting block which houses a bearing. [1] The block is mounted to a foundation, and a shaft is inserted, allowing the inner part of the bearing ...
e. Filial responsibility laws ( filial support laws, filial piety laws) are laws in the United States that impose a duty, usually upon adult children, for the support of their impoverished parents or other relatives. [1] In some cases the duty is extended to other relatives. Such laws may be enforced by governmental or private entities and may ...
An emotional support animal ( ESA) is an animal that provides relief to individuals with "psychiatric disability through companionship." Emotional support animals are not required to be trained. [1] Any animal that provides support, comfort, or aid, to an individual through companionship, unconditional positive regard, and affection may be ...
Persons with developmental disabilities use individually planned and coordinated services and supports of their choosing (e.g., housing, employment, education, civil and human rights protection, health care) to live in and to participate in activities in the community." These services and supports are different in every state and there is ...