| Description |
xvii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm + 1 computer disk (3 1/2 in.) |
| Contents |
1. Office Administration. Personal Growth and Preparation for Job Success. Reception Area. Telephone. Mail: Incoming and Outgoing. General Correspondence. Supplies. Equipment. Meetings. Travel Arrangements. Time Management and Organization. Insurance. Records Management. The Design Office Library -- 2. Project Management. Key Concepts. The Contractual Relationship with the Owner. Communication/Documentation/Record Keeping. Uniform Project Filing System. Specifications and Drawings. MasterFormat Specifications. Project Checklist. AIA Contract Documents -- 3. Marketing. What Is Marketing. Elements of Marketing. Marketing Organization. Job Descriptions. Budget. Marketing Plan. The Marketing Process. General Research. Public Relations. Promotional Materials. Proposals. Filing System -- 4. Human Resources. General. The Employment Cycle. Government Compliance Programs. Employee Benefits. Security in the Workplace -- 5. Accounting. Double Entry Accounting System. Project Expenses |
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Invoicing. Financial Management Software -- App. A. A Model Application for Employment -- App. B. Publications and Resources -- App. C. A Model Human Resources Manual for a Design Firm -- App. D. Glossary of Personnel Law Terms |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying computer disk: IBM PC or compatible computer; Windows 3.1 or later; Microsoft Word for Windows version 6.0 or later or other word processing software capable of reading Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 files |
| Subject |
Architectural offices -- United States -- Management.
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Design services -- United States -- Management.
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| Author |
Society of Design Administration.
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| LC no. |
98003768 |
| ISBN |
047125858X cloth alkaline paper |
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