modular

Management

(adjective)

Consisting of separate units, especially where each unit performs a specified function and could be replaced by a similar unit for the same function, independently of other units.

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Microbiology

(adjective)

Consisting of separate modules; especially where each module performs or fulfills some specified function and could be replaced by a similar module for the same function, independently of the other modules.

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Examples of modular in the following topics:

  • Modular Structure

    • The term modularity is widely used in studies of technological and organizational systems.
    • Although modules are not generally interdependent, the modular organization is extremely flexible.
    • As a result, critics of the modular organization argue that a firm's modularity should be limited to the extent that its flexible nature affords gains.
    • Various degrees of modularity are possible but not necessarily useful if the pros do not outweigh the cons.
    • Define the nature and value of a modular structure in an organizational framework

  • Customized Alignments

    • Boundless' modular content can be easily customized to match a specific syllabus or course to make the transition to using Boundless as smooth as possible.
    • The flexible, modular structure of Boundless' content makes it incredibly easy to align any one of our books to your existing course structure or syllabus.

  • Modular Content

  • Boundless Subjects and Alignments

    • The modular nature of Boundless textbooks means that a given subject has a number of different textbooks in it, each with largely the same content, but in different orders and with some changes to which content modules are included.
    • The content modules in a Boundless textbook are modular.

  • Who We Are

    • Our modular, highly customizable, outcomes-focused content represents a new model for textbooks that provides educators with the control they want and students with the quality and affordability they need—and our one-of-a-kind authoring platform enables educators and experts to constantly improve our content, so you never have to wait for the next book edition for the most up-to-date information.
    • In addition to our modular textbooks, Boundless also offers supplementary materials for educators, such as assessments tied to learning outcomes, lecture materials such as PowerPoints, and metrics on student progress and performance.

  • Functions of the Cerebellum in Integrating Movements

    • These zones and microzones help explain the modular nature of the cerebellar function.

  • Modular 12 Arithmetic

  • Sustainability Innovation

    • An example to provide context: Interface Global produces modular carpeting.

  • Boundless for High School

    • At the same time Boundless' modular structure allows high school teachers to modify content to more precisely align with the needs of an AP test.

  • Alternative Philosophies

    • A typical approach might be to replace assembly lines with modular work; instead of an employee repeating the same step on each product, they perform several tasks on a single item.
    • Replacing assembly lines with modular work is one example of job enlargement.