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Which of the following is a key benefit of good management in an architectural practice?
Which of the following is a key benefit of good management in an architectural practice?
- Decreased exposure to risk and liability
- Increased profitability
- Improved architectural services to the public
- All of the above (correct)
What is the main focus of the human resources function within an architectural practice?
What is the main focus of the human resources function within an architectural practice?
- Nurturing and supporting employees (correct)
- Managing bookkeeping responsibilities
- Ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations
- Overseeing business functions of the firm
What are the responsibilities of an office manager in an architectural practice?
What are the responsibilities of an office manager in an architectural practice?
- Overseeing business functions, ensuring compliance with legislation, and managing human resources (correct)
- Recruiting, hiring, and firing employees
- Managing bookkeeping responsibilities
- All of the above
Which of the following is a common technique for determining project costs and limiting payroll responsibilities?
Which of the following is a common technique for determining project costs and limiting payroll responsibilities?
What is the main purpose of engaging temporary employees in an architectural practice?
What is the main purpose of engaging temporary employees in an architectural practice?
What is the term commonly used to refer to independent contractors in the architectural industry?
What is the term commonly used to refer to independent contractors in the architectural industry?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a breach of security?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a breach of security?
Perimeter security is important for protecting which of the following?
Perimeter security is important for protecting which of the following?
What is a common practice for storing copies of important documents offsite?
What is a common practice for storing copies of important documents offsite?
Why is documentation important in an architectural practice?
Why is documentation important in an architectural practice?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an office manual?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an office manual?
What is one advantage of having an office manual?
What is one advantage of having an office manual?
What is one aspect of office premises that reflects the firm's image and organization?
What is one aspect of office premises that reflects the firm's image and organization?
What is one area of concern for security in an architectural practice?
What is one area of concern for security in an architectural practice?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a successful filing system in an architect's office?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a successful filing system in an architect's office?
What is the purpose of printing file numbers on all correspondence in an architect's office?
What is the purpose of printing file numbers on all correspondence in an architect's office?
When should files be created in an architect's office?
When should files be created in an architect's office?
What is a disadvantage of a filing system based on the work breakdown structure (WBS) in an architect's office?
What is a disadvantage of a filing system based on the work breakdown structure (WBS) in an architect's office?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the contemporary expectations of employees in terms of human resources practices?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the contemporary expectations of employees in terms of human resources practices?
What is the largest expense item for professional services firms?
What is the largest expense item for professional services firms?
What is the purpose of hiring temporary employees in an architectural practice?
What is the purpose of hiring temporary employees in an architectural practice?
What should the architect consult to fully understand the implications associated with different options for meeting human resources needs?
What should the architect consult to fully understand the implications associated with different options for meeting human resources needs?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for archiving project records?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for archiving project records?
Which technology has made the archiving of electronic files second nature?
Which technology has made the archiving of electronic files second nature?
What is the purpose of a reference library in an architectural office?
What is the purpose of a reference library in an architectural office?
What is the common method for organizing product information in an architectural office?
What is the common method for organizing product information in an architectural office?
