What is the best definition of productivity?

Answer 1

The amount of biomass made by producers.

A more general definition of productivity is the energy and intention used to meet or exceed set goals. As an example: A person might visit a website---there is little productivity in this example. However, when that person visits Answers.com and gives thoughtful and correct answers to questions, there is productivity. If I set a goal to answer 20 questions, but I end up answering 45 questions, I have met and exceeded my productivity goal.

Being "productive" means doing worthwhile and accurate work toward a goal, whether you or someone else sets the goal. Example: A grocery store clerk finishes her work. There are no customers in the store. To remain productive, she voluntarily takes on other tasks during this slow time. That is being productive. In business, her productivity is seen as a plus for her continued employment.