In this regard, Edward T. Hall's theory of polychromic and monochromic time seems relevant (Bluedorn et al., 1992; Harvey еt al., 2008). While some events occur irregularly or sporadically, others take place regularly, following a predetermined, or at least predictable, sequence monochromic) the "temporal mode of the actor' relates to how workers organize their time to deal with tasks and events. A polychromic worker would address tasks and events spontaneously as they arise, whereas a monochromic worker would only deal with tasks and events at specified times and address one thing at a time, designating slots of time for specific tasks. That is, while the temporal mode of work is concerned with the structure of work, the temporal mode of the actor is concerned with the Process of working.