Strategic Professional Development in Architecture

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following factors can impact employee engagement and loyalty in the workplace?

  • Free snacks in the office
  • Flexible work hours
  • Annual team-building retreats
  • Interesting and challenging project work (correct)

What can involvement and connection with design activities frequently be a major determinant in?

  • Promotion opportunities
  • Job satisfaction (correct)
  • Work-life balance
  • Salary negotiation

What is important for partners and leaders to do regarding repetitive, uninspiring tasks assigned to less experienced employees?

  • Outsource the tasks to external contractors
  • Ignore the tasks and focus on more important work
  • Explain the importance and value of each task (correct)
  • Delegate the tasks to more experienced employees

According to the text, what is the recommended approach for performance management?

<p>Performance development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the time does performance feedback generate a positive change according to recent research?

<p>30% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for providing constructive feedback?

<p>Privately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when preparing for a feedback meeting?

<p>The employee's motivation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in holding a feedback meeting?

<p>Threaten the employee (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the firm leader in performance development conversations?

<p>To ask questions and offer ideas and options (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an option for the frequency of performance development conversations?

<p>Monthly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining an electronic record of performance development conversations?

<p>To document performance-related conversations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about termination without cause?

<p>The employee is entitled to pay in lieu of notice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a general release in the context of termination?

<p>To release the employee from any future claims related to the employment relationship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a termination with cause is made?

<p>Prove the cause for dismissal in court (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when considering a termination with just cause?

<p>Seek appropriate legal advice and support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are some strategies that a firm can consider to reduce expenses during an economic downturn or lull in project work?

<p>Offering unpaid leaves/sabbaticals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Government of Canada Work-Sharing program mentioned in the text?

<p>To avoid layoffs and provide income support to employees who work a temporarily reduced work week (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employer do when terminating an employee on a permanent basis?

<p>Maintain professional conduct and respectful communications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two kinds of terminations permitted by provincially legislated employers?

<p>With cause and without cause (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area where training is required for architecture firms pursuing Integrated Project Delivery opportunities?

<p>Mentoring and supervision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of internal/external learning opportunities for architecture firms?

<p>Participation in various membership activities of the professional association (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resource is recommended for establishing a strategic professional development program?

<p>Jean Valence's Architect's Essentials of Professional Development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What steps are recommended for handling an employee resignation?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser