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According to the text, what is the most valuable resource of an architectural practice?
According to the text, what is the most valuable resource of an architectural practice?
- Staff
- Principals
- The collective personality or 'culture'
- The combined talent pool (correct)
According to the text, what is a factor that motivates people to be productive?
According to the text, what is a factor that motivates people to be productive?
- Recognition from peers
- Job security
- Self-fulfillment (correct)
- Financial rewards
According to the text, what should be considered when determining the extent of staffing a firm can support?
According to the text, what should be considered when determining the extent of staffing a firm can support?
- Projected cash flow
- Billings for the short term
- Billings for the intermediate term
- All of the above (correct)
According to the text, what costs should the principals of a practice consider when hiring new employees or retaining consultants?
According to the text, what costs should the principals of a practice consider when hiring new employees or retaining consultants?
According to the text, what is the purpose of confirming verbal offers in writing?
According to the text, what is the purpose of confirming verbal offers in writing?
According to the text, what is the recommended approach for architects when working in stressful environments?
According to the text, what is the recommended approach for architects when working in stressful environments?
According to the text, what is the purpose of establishing standard office policies and procedures for conduct?
According to the text, what is the purpose of establishing standard office policies and procedures for conduct?
According to the text, what is the purpose of Workers Compensation or Workplace Safety Insurance Board?
According to the text, what is the purpose of Workers Compensation or Workplace Safety Insurance Board?
Which of the following is NOT a possible option for meeting human resources needs, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a possible option for meeting human resources needs, according to the text?
What is the main difference between independent contractors and permanent employees, according to the text?
What is the main difference between independent contractors and permanent employees, according to the text?
What is one advantage of hiring temporary employees, according to the text?
What is one advantage of hiring temporary employees, according to the text?
What is the main reason for engaging permanent employees, according to the text?
What is the main reason for engaging permanent employees, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit that some firms offer to their employees, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit that some firms offer to their employees, according to the text?
According to the text, what is one potential challenge of allowing employees to work from home?
According to the text, what is one potential challenge of allowing employees to work from home?
What behavior is considered harassment, according to the text?
What behavior is considered harassment, according to the text?
What is the architect's duty regarding discrimination, according to the text?
What is the architect's duty regarding discrimination, according to the text?
Which of the following is a key factor in making performance reviews meaningful?
Which of the following is a key factor in making performance reviews meaningful?
How often should formal performance reviews be conducted?
How often should formal performance reviews be conducted?
What should constructive feedback be given during?
What should constructive feedback be given during?
Should formal performance reviews replace spontaneous praise or criticism?
Should formal performance reviews replace spontaneous praise or criticism?
Who should conduct performance reviews?
Who should conduct performance reviews?
Which of the following is NOT a tip for nurturing staff at various stages of their career development, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a tip for nurturing staff at various stages of their career development, according to the text?
Which method of performance review measures the extent to which the employee conforms to a pre-determined goal or result?
Which method of performance review measures the extent to which the employee conforms to a pre-determined goal or result?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good performance review method, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good performance review method, according to the text?
What is the purpose of employee appraisals, according to the text?
What is the purpose of employee appraisals, according to the text?
True or false: Performance reviews should only be conducted once a year.
True or false: Performance reviews should only be conducted once a year.
True or false: Constructive feedback should only be given during formal performance reviews.
True or false: Constructive feedback should only be given during formal performance reviews.
True or false: Spontaneous praise or criticism is not essential to good human resources management.
True or false: Spontaneous praise or criticism is not essential to good human resources management.
True or false: Performance reviews should be conducted by a supervisor who is familiar with the employee.
True or false: Performance reviews should be conducted by a supervisor who is familiar with the employee.
True or false: Both the employee and the appraiser should prepare in advance for the performance review meeting.
True or false: Both the employee and the appraiser should prepare in advance for the performance review meeting.
