WorkExpressionManifestationItem
WorkExpression... is a conceptual framework for understanding how work is communicated, enacted, and perceived within organizations. The term emphasizes observable expressions—linguistic, digital, and behavioral signals—that together portray what work is being done, by whom, and how it progresses. The trailing ellipsis signals that work expression is ongoing and context-dependent rather than a fixed state.
Origins and development: The concept emerged from cross-disciplinary research in organizational psychology, information systems, and operations
Components: WorkExpression... comprises four overlapping dimensions: linguistic and informal signals (colloquialisms, emails, chat messages); artifacts and
Applications: Practitioners use WorkExpression... to map collaboration patterns, diagnose bottlenecks, and design tools and workflows that
Limitations and critique: Critics warn that interpreting expressions may invade privacy or bias conclusions toward visible