Essential Concepts in Organizational Management & HR
Organizational Design Fundamentals
What is Organizing?
Arranging work to achieve company goals.
What is Organizational Structure?
The formal arrangement of jobs within an organization.
What is Organizational Design?
The process of creating or changing an organization’s structure.
What are the Six Key Elements of Organizational Design?
- Work Specialization
- Departmentalization
- Chain of Command
- Span of Control
- Centralization
- Formalization
What is an Organizational Chart?
The visual representation of a company’s
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Data & Business Intelligence Fundamentals
Data, Information, & Business Intelligence
Four Primary Traits of Data Value
- Accuracy: Correct and reliable.
- Completeness: No missing values.
- Consistency: Same data, same format across systems.
- Timeliness: Up-to-date and available when needed.
Types of Data
- Transactional Data: Supports daily tasks (e.g., sales receipts).
- Analytical Data: Supports managerial decisions (e.g., trends).
- Real-time Data: Immediate and up-to-date.
- Data Quality Issues: Inconsistency,
Sustainable Engineering Principles & Life Cycle Assessment
Understanding Sustainability & Sustainable Engineering
Sustainability, as defined by Merriam-Webster, refers to (1) a method of harvesting or using a resource so that it is not depleted or permanently damaged, and (2) a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods.
Sustainable development, according to the Brundtland Commission, is “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future to meet its needs.”
Sustainable engineering is defined as
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Business Resilience & Recovery Planning
Contingency Planning: The overall planning for unexpected adverse events.
Core Concepts in Contingency Planning
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Business Impact Analysis (BIA): An investigation and assessment of the impact that adverse events may have on an organization. It assumes the worst has already happened, and decisions are made based on its results, which inform Incident Response (IR), Disaster Recovery (DR), and Business Continuity (BC) decisions.
Recovery
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Administrative Procedures & Documentation
Classifying Supporting Documentation
Depending on their origin:
- a) Internal sources: those issued by the company;
- b) External sources: those issued by third parties.
Internal Document Classification
Internal source documents may be classified according to their destination:
- Internal circulation;
- External destination, addressed to external parties.
Common Business Documents
Requisition (REQ)
- Document issued for internal circulation, used by those who need goods
Construction Site Setup, Equipment, and Earthworks
Construction Site Infrastructure & Planning
Definitions of Key Construction Terms
- BTM (Temporary Work Base): Installations, facilities, and infrastructure temporarily necessary for proper work management, administration, and execution.
- Base of Life: A set of services and facilities ensuring the working conditions and well-being of personnel.
- Technical Base: A set of facilities for technical services and the assurance of production machinery.
- Industrial Base: A set of technological facilities required