Strategic Professional Development in Architecture

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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?

Performance development Signup and view all the answers

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

30% Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for providing constructive feedback?

Privately Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when preparing for a feedback meeting?

The employee's motivation Signup and view all the answers

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

Threaten the employee Signup and view all the answers

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

To ask questions and offer ideas and options Signup and view all the answers

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

Monthly Signup and view all the answers

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

To document performance-related conversations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about termination without cause?

The employee is entitled to pay in lieu of notice Signup and view all the answers

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

To release the employee from any future claims related to the employment relationship Signup and view all the answers

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

Prove the cause for dismissal in court Signup and view all the answers

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

Seek appropriate legal advice and support 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?

Offering unpaid leaves/sabbaticals Signup and view all the answers

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

To avoid layoffs and provide income support to employees who work a temporarily reduced work week Signup and view all the answers

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

Maintain professional conduct and respectful communications Signup and view all the answers

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

With cause and without cause 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?

Mentoring and supervision Signup and view all the answers

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

Participation in various membership activities of the professional association Signup and view all the answers

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

Jean Valence's Architect's Essentials of Professional Development Signup and view all the answers

What steps are recommended for handling an employee resignation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers