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What series of ISO standards defines the requirements of an environmental management system that can be used by the organization to measure and document the organization's environmental impact?
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS).
ISO 14001 (A) provides a framework for organizations to monitor, measure, and improve their environmental impact.
ISO 14021 (B) deals with self-declared environmental claims, not full EMS.
ISO 14025 (C) pertains to environmental labeling and declarations.
ISO 14024 (D) addresses environmental labeling programs.
ISO 14001 helps organizations establish a structured approach to sustainability and regulatory compliance.
You are the Facility Manager for a retail strip mall with strong storefront style standards approved by the local government planning board. A long-term tenant, a Chinese restaurant, wants to construct a tile pagoda-style mansard that does not comply with the lease terms. How should you respond to this tenant's request?
Since the shopping center's exterior design was pre-approved by the local planning board, modifications cannot be made without compliance (Option A).
Why Option A is Correct?
The master plan ensures aesthetic and architectural uniformity for the shopping center.
The tenant's request violates the approved design standards and would need official planning approval.
IFMA's Real Estate & Property Management Core Competency emphasizes that FM professionals must enforce lease terms and municipal zoning requirements.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
Option B: Even if an architect designs modifications, they must still conform to the master plan.
Option C: The tenant cannot make modifications simply by funding them; approval is required.
IFMA Core Competency: Real Estate & Property Management -- Lease compliance and property design standards.
Source: IFMA Commercial Property Management Guide (IFMA, 2023).
A chargeback system for electrical power use is being proposed as a means to encourage reduced consumption and to lower utility costs. What approach might be MOST equitable in attaining this goal?
Installing sub-meters for each department (D) is the most equitable way to ensure accurate and fair distribution of electrical costs. Sub-metering provides real-time, precise measurement of energy consumption by each department, ensuring that they are only charged for what they actually use.
Advantages of sub-metering (D):
Encourages accountability and energy conservation.
Ensures fair and accurate billing.
Allows facility managers to monitor and optimize energy use.
Comparison with Other Options:
Net area occupied (A): Does not account for actual energy consumption---departments with energy-intensive equipment would be unfairly subsidized by those with lower usage.
Negotiating chargeback rates (B): Creates inconsistency and potential disputes; lacks transparency.
Headcount-based charging (C): Fails to consider that energy usage varies based on equipment, not just the number of people.
When are the laws of supply and demand relative to price?
When demand exceeds supply, prices rise (C), as there are fewer goods available for purchase, leading buyers to compete for limited resources.
Basic supply and demand principles:
Higher demand + lower supply = higher prices
Lower demand + higher supply = lower prices
Why not other options?
(A) Prices do not drop when demand exceeds supply; they increase.
(B) Other factors, such as production costs and regulations, influence supply beyond price alone.
(D) If supply exceeds demand, prices typically fall, not rise.
A facility manager has an employee who is highly creative and provides a web-based solution for many projects, even when it is not a solution for the customer. The facility manager needs to support innovation while still holding the employee accountable for business needs. Which action can be taken to support both innovation and customer requirements?
Coaching on recognition of business needs (D) ensures that creativity aligns with practical and customer-focused solutions.
Why is this the best choice?
Encourages innovation while ensuring solutions meet organizational goals.
Why not other options?
(A) Customer feedback is useful but does not guide the employee proactively.
(B) Quality training is beneficial but does not directly address the misalignment issue.
(C) Reviewing solutions in advance can be time-consuming and does not develop the employee's decision-making skills.
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