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• Factors that modify the effect of the putative causal factor (s) under study.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

• How employee motivation is affected by show of concern and change in work conditions. The better the conditions the happier and more efficient the worker. If the manager shows concern the employee feels valued and works harder.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black