BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1

TYPES OF
OFFICE
ORGANIZATION
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A.) DRAWING/DESIGN OFFICE
FUNCTIONS: POSTS:

1. DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN 1. SENIOR ARCHITECT

CONCEPT -are the architects who plan,
- Here, the schematic designs and elevations design, and supervise the
are examined, updated, and expanded to construction of structures in
include all the information and specifications compliance with building codes,
needed for the structure. environmental regulations, and client
preferences.
2. SCHEME DRAWING
- A simplified representation of something is 2. PROJECT ARCHITECT
provided by a schematic diagram or picture. -are the architects who plans,
coordinates, directs and is
responsible for managing awarded
3. MUNICIPAL DRAWING
architecture projects as well as
- The municipal drawing is a technical drawing
conducting research and creating
that depicts a city's plans, including
budgets for potential projects
infrastructure and public facilities. It provides a
ensuring that the clients and company
clear and concise view of the city's layout, as
goals and objectives are
well as all relevant engineering and
accomplished within prescribed
construction information.
quality, time and budget parameters.

4. WORKING DRAWING
3. ASSISTANT ARCHITECT
- Means a complete set of plans and
-manage subordinate workers,
specifications that show and outline all phases
carry out architectural work of a
of a project, including architectural, structural,
moderately difficult and responsible
mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, and
nature.
landscaping systems, to the extent required for
accurate bidding by contractors and the use of
4. JUNIOR ARCHITECT
artisans in the construction process.
-work under the direct supervision
of an Architect or Lead Designer,
5. DETAILS
helping to prepare designs, complete
- Consists of all the aesthetically pleasing
construction documents, write up
and functional parts and pieces of a
building plans, and assist in the
workstation.
presentation of materials.

6. PRESENTATION DRAWINGS 5. DRAFTSMAN

-are 2D visual design representations drawn -a person who develops detailed
in perspective that act as final drawings for technical plans and drawings.
clients and other stakeholders.
7. VIEWS 6. TRAINEE FUNCTION
-all elements that decorate a workspace and -is a type of function that allows a
improve its functionality. user to improve their knowledge and
skills in a specific field or task.

B.) STRUCTURAL/SURVEY DEPARTMENT

FUNCTION: POSTS:

1. STRUCTURAL DESIGN 1. STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

-is a discipline of civil engineering that -are the professionals who are in
focuses on creating sturdy, functional charge of developing the
structures. organizational structure designs falls
within the authority of a structural
2. INPUTS designer.
-are certainly the specifications,
information, or other data needed for a 2. QUANTITY SURVEYOR
structural engineering project or decision. -are experts in the field of
construction who manage the
financial and contractual details of
3. LAND SURVEY
both small and large-scale projects.
-the scientific method of determining the
horizontal distances, directions, angles, and
3. CIVIL ENGINEER
elevations of a specific region of the earth's
-is the process of creating
surface.
infrastructure projects professionally.
This can happen on a large scale, like
4. QUANTITY SURVEY in the case of the construction of
-signifies a survey for the purpose of national transportation or water
obtaining measurements of quantity. supply networks, or it can happen on
a smaller scale, like in the case of
5. SPECIFICATIONS specific roads or structures.
-a well-organized, comprehensive
description of the standards, workmanship, 4. DRAFTSMAN
materials, and finishing of the work that -an individual who creates designs,
needs to be done that changes throughout plans, or sketches in any of these
situations. Additionally, a person who
the course of a project.
creates mechanical drawings of
structures, machinery, etc.
6. ESTIMATION
-is a rough computation of a number or value.

7. PREPARATION OF CONTRACT PAPERS

-refers to the procedure for gathering and
arranging the paperwork that will be part of a
contract between a contractor and a client for a
job that involves building or renovating.

8. BILL CHECKING & CHECKING OF ITEM

RATES
-is the procedure for verifying that a bill—such
as an invoice, billing statement, or other bill—is
accurate. In order to make sure the bill is
accurate, full, and correct, this step is essential.
Verifying details about the bill, including its
contents, amounts, taxes, and terms, is usually
part of the bill check-up process.

C.) ADMINISTRATION
FUNCTIONS: POSTS:

1. OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE 1. MANAGER/SECRETARY

-is defined as written correspondence with -a person in charge of overseeing
an outside party or within the organization on a or directing a division, portion, or
topic of shared interest. stage of an organization, business,
etc. and takes a very special position
2. BOOKKEEPING in administration.
-the task of maintaining account books or
methodical records of financial transactions 2. ACCOUNTS CLERK
-They are in charge of keeping
track of finances, generating reports,
and documenting various transactions
in addition to handling some
administrative duties.
3. ACCOUNTS 3. CLERK/TYPIST
-They regulate the management of a business's -a person who works in an
financial operations and procedures, which include office setting, such as keeping
budgeting, tax preparation, payroll processing, and records, filing, typing, and other
invoice review. general office duties.

4. OBSERVATION OF GOVERNMENT TAX, 4. RECEPTIONIST

RULES -Being the initial point of contact
-constitutes the process of keeping an eye on for guests and clients of the
and adhering to the government's tax laws and business, they bear the
regulations, along with any other pertinent policies responsibility of establishing a
that have an impact on a particular administration. polite first impression as they are
a representative of the
5. STATIONERY PURCHASE organization.
-is used to describe purchasing writing and
stationery supplies, such as paper products, pens, 5. PEON
pencils, notebooks, and other associated items. -a member of the administration
Purchasing embellishments like washi tape, who may be forced into servitude
stickers, and other things to adorn or personalize in order pay off debts or fulfill
these writing supplies might also be included. This other obligations.
kind of shopping is typically done for office or
personal use, and the products bought are
intended to help with regular writing and organizing
duties.

6. MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT

-refers to the process of keeping office
equipment functioning properly and in good
condition. This is typically carried out by a team of
maintenance professionals who identify and
address any potential issues with the equipment.

7. HOUSE KEEPING
-is used to describe the regular organizing and
cleaning of the workplace and is a crucial aspect of
administration.
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