2.1.7 Human Resources

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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?

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?

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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of confirming verbal offers in writing?

To avoid misunderstandings Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the recommended approach for architects when working in stressful environments?

To balance urgency with the cost of damaging goodwill Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of establishing standard office policies and procedures for conduct?

To ensure professional treatment of all staff Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of Workers Compensation or Workplace Safety Insurance Board?

To provide compensation for workplace injuries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible option for meeting human resources needs, according to the text?

Part-time employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between independent contractors and permanent employees, according to the text?

Independent contractors are responsible for their own contributions Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of hiring temporary employees, according to the text?

They can fill in during short-term absences of permanent employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for engaging permanent employees, according to the text?

To realize the business objectives and mission of the firm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit that some firms offer to their employees, according to the text?

Profit-sharing Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one potential challenge of allowing employees to work from home?

Lack of coordination and checking Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is considered harassment, according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the architect's duty regarding discrimination, according to the text?

To establish a policy dealing with discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key factor in making performance reviews meaningful?

Both the employee and the appraiser preparing in advance Signup and view all the answers

How often should formal performance reviews be conducted?

Once a year Signup and view all the answers

What should constructive feedback be given during?

Both performance reviews and ongoing basis Signup and view all the answers

Should formal performance reviews replace spontaneous praise or criticism?

No, they should not replace them Signup and view all the answers

Who should conduct performance reviews?

A supervisor who is familiar with the employee Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tip for nurturing staff at various stages of their career development, according to the text?

Allow architectural technologists and newly registered architects to work independently with minimum direction Signup and view all the answers

Which method of performance review measures the extent to which the employee conforms to a pre-determined goal or result?

Management by objectives or results method Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good performance review method, according to the text?

Takes into account other factors which may hamper performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of employee appraisals, according to the text?

To improve employee performance Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Performance reviews should only be conducted once a year.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Constructive feedback should only be given during formal performance reviews.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Spontaneous praise or criticism is not essential to good human resources management.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Performance reviews should be conducted by a supervisor who is familiar with the employee.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Both the employee and the appraiser should prepare in advance for the performance review meeting.

True Signup and view all the answers

2.1.7 Human Resources

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According to the text, what is the most valuable resource of an architectural practice?

According to the text, what is a factor that motivates people to be productive?

According to the text, what should be considered when determining the extent of staffing a firm can support?

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 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 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?

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 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?

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 is the architect's duty regarding discrimination, according to the text?

Which of the following is a key factor in making performance reviews meaningful?

How often should formal performance reviews be conducted?

What should constructive feedback be given during?

Should formal performance reviews replace spontaneous praise or criticism?

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 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?

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: 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: 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.

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