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ARE - PcM: Business Operations

Samuel Stuttard Architecture ARE Englisch 48 Karten

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  1. 1BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONThe legal structure of an architectural firm
  2. 2OFFICE ORGANIZATIONThe way the firm organizes to complete its work
  3. 3ETHICAL STANDARDSThe accepted principles of correct professional conduct
  4. 4HUMAN RESOURCESThe practices and legal responsibilities pertaining to employing others
  5. 5BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTThe use of marketing and public relations to increase business
  6. 6SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPAny business owned by only an individual.
  7. 7GENERAL PARTNERSHIPAny business owned and managed by two or more people.
  8. 8LIMITED PARTNERAnyone who invests in a business and receives a portion of its profits, but is not involved in management
  9. 9C CORPORATIONA company that exists apart from its members and is composed of stakeholders, directors, and officers
  10. 10S CORPORATIONA corporation that passes its profits directly to its stakeholders, who then report the income only on their individual tax returns, avoiding corporate taxes
  11. 11LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYA business whose members' liability is restricted only to their investment, thus protecting their personal assets
  12. 12JOINT VENTUREA temporary arrangement between two companies for the purpose of completing a project
  13. 13TEAMING AGREEMENT (Memorandum of Understanding)A written agreement outlining and defining the roles and responsibilities of team members in a joint venture.
  14. 14STANDARD OF CAREA legal concept defined as the level of skill and diligence that a reasonably prudent architect would exercise in the same community, in the same time frame, and given the same or similar facts and circumstances
  15. 15DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION (Horizontal Organization) (Flat Organization)A form of business organization wherein the functions of the business are divided into specific groups and projects proceed from one group to the next
  16. 16STUDIO ORGANIZATION (Vertical Organization) (Tall Organization)A form of business organization wherein projects are assigned to a specific group and are completed within that group
  17. 17OUTSOURCINGThe practice of assigning certain tasks to outside firms or agencies whenever a firm is not capable of handling in it internally
  18. 18SUPPORT STAFFAny employee other than the licensed professionals and senior management
  19. 19CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATIONAn license required in some states for an architecture firm (or any professional business) to operate
  20. 20HEALTHAny aspects of architecture that are beneficial to the users of the building or site or that address environmental concerns
  21. 21SAFETYAny aspects of architecture that are intended to limit or prevent accidental injuries or death among the users of a building or site
  22. 22WELFAREAny aspects of architecture that engender a positive emotional response, or provide equal access, to a building or site
  23. 23AIA CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTA document that lists the minimum standards of conduct, procedures for enforcement, and sanctions against AIA members who violate the standards
  24. 24NCARB MODEL RULES FOR CONDUCTA document that lists standards of conduct and good professional behavior that apply to both AIA members and non-members. Often legally enforceable.
  25. 25HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Personnel Management)Pertaining to hiring, compensating, managing, and terminating employees, along with any legal responsibilities regarding having employees
  26. 26NON-COMPETE CLAUSE (Restrictive Covenant)An agreement made at hiring that prohibits an former employee from setting up a business or working for a competing firm within a close distance and certain time-frame
  27. 27EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILLAn employment situation wherein an employee works without a formal contract. Employees may quit at any time or any or no reason, and may be terminated at any time and for any or no reason.
  28. 28JOB DESCRIPTIONSA definition of responsibilities and duties of the person holding a specific position in a firm; may also list experience and qualifications for that position
  29. 29COMPENSATIONAny kind of payment made to employees
  30. 30FLEXTIMEA benefit that allows workers to set their own hours within certain limits
  31. 31FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PACKAGESExtra benefits, beyond those statutorily required, that are optional and into which employees may opt in or out as they see fit
  32. 32OFFICE-SPONSORED EVENTSParties, social events, educational events, etc., that an office will host or encourage employees to attend to boost morale and promote team cohesion
  33. 33FLOATING HOLIDAYSAdditional paid time off beyond typical PTO and holidays that employees may use at their discretion
  34. 34SABBATICALSpecial time-off given for the purpose of study, travel, and/or rest that may be given every 3 to 5 years
  35. 35FLEXIBLE DAYS OFFPaid time-off that employees may use at their discretion
  36. 36COMPENSATION ALTERNATIVESOther forms of additional compensation that are not taxable and are optional for employees. Examples might be travel for seminars, day-care services, & group term life insurance
  37. 37ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSESAdditional compensation given yearly to reward productivity
  38. 38PROFIT SHARINGAdditional compensation given based on the success of a particular project
  39. 39WELLNESS PROGRAMSAdditional programs beyond basic health insurance that promote healthy living, weight management, and cessation of bad habits. Firms may sponsor these as benefits to employees
  40. 40COMPANY CARSEmployer provided transportation for long-distance travel, if necessary, to prevent wear and tear to personal vehicles
  41. 41COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTEmployer sponsored events or initiatives that promote good relations with and giving back to local communities
  42. 42PROFESSIONAL DUESRequired annual or monthly payments to maintain membership in various professional societies. These may be paid by employers as a benefit to employees.
  43. 43OFFICE AMENITIESAdditional small benefits such as snacks, music, coffee, etc., that can boost morale and make work more enjoyable
  44. 44CONTINUING EDUCATIONRequired additional and ongoing training in architecture-related topics, particularly in health, safety, and welfare. May be paid for or accommodated by firms as a benefit.
  45. 45FAMILY OR CHILD LEAVETime off, either paid or unpaid, to allow young parents to give birth and care for newborns or to care for dying loved ones and mourn.
  46. 46PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONA formal review given by an employer to assess each employee's performance.
  47. 47INTERNIn architecture, anyone who is currently training to be an architect by acquiring AXP hours and/or taking the ARE exams
  48. 48QUALITY CONTROL CIRCLEA group of employees who meet regularly with their employer to assess problems and find solutions

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Samuel Stuttard · Nov 2024
Aktualisiert
21 Nov 2024
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