Evaluation of the detail workings of a function and its potential or actual results. A problem-solving method. Functional decomposition down to code occurs to reach the level needed to solve […]
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FUNCTIONAL AREA
1. Grouping of individuals in the organization , on the basis of the business work each performs. 2. Grouping of activities or processes based on their need to accomplish one […]
FUNCTIONAL BASED ACCOUNTING
A means to evaluate performance , determine status quo, determine organizational stability. An accounting method using organizational units to measure outcomes, statistical standards and benchmarks.
FUNCTIONAL BENCHMARKING
Establishing a baseline by comparing specific business functions in the same industry using two or more organizations
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION EXPENSE
Typifying fixed expenses by repeatable process.
FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY
Business accessibility to money for its operations.
FUNCTIONAL DECOMPOSITION
Grouping a mixture of varied items into classified or typified sets based on what each does. Also the action of identifying greater detail of actions in a process. Each level […]
FUNCTIONAL DEPECIATION
term in taxation where a property lessens in value and is taxed less.
FUNCTIONAL DEPRECIATION
Reduced productivity of a capital asset due to obsolescence . Decreased capability and throughput of an asset.
FUNCTIONAL DISEASE
In medical jurisprudence . One which prevents, obstructs, orinterferes with the due performance of its special functions by any organ of the body,without anatomical defect or abnormality In the organ […]
FUNCTIONAL FAILURE
Expected results from a process are not achieved due to something going wrong.
FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY
The ability of company organizations to be multi-functional, able to move employees to other duties or responsibilities within the company. Ability to adapt to changing conditions and requirements . Training, […]
FUNCTIONAL ISOLATION
Ability to separate components or parts of a circuit or system. Intent is to protect as much of the associated circuit or system from a failure or malfunction in another […]
FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
On the basis of type of work performed , arranging of an organization into managed departments or units.
FUNCTIONAL OBSOLESCENCE
Device or equipment usefulness degradation . A relatively new computer is functionally obsolete if it is unable to run the latest program or peripheral the user needs. Design defect or […]
FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION
The classic organizational structure . Hierarchically grouped employees, clear line management authority, and upward reporting to the single top leader. Downward hierarchy, with one top person, distinct lines of reporting, […]
FUNCTIONAL PROCESS
Functional activity categorized by purpose.
FUNCTIONAL PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Another name for business process improvement .
FUNCTIONAL REGULATION
Authorized third-party oversight required by government. Typically, financial services companies receive this oversight. Intent is proven compliance by managed operations to prudent and fair-mannered processes.
FUNCTIONAL STRATEGY
Organizational plan for functional areas such as human resources, marketing, R&D, MIS. Other corporate and business strategies are supported by each org plan, customized to its sector and industry.
FUNCTIONAL VERIFICATION
Assurance a product or part meets all performance and material requirements . Confirmation dynamically by peer review or statically by approved scripts and cases. A process of quality control.
FUNCTIONALLY ORIENTED LAYOUT
Grouping equipment by function like machining vs. welding vs. finishing. Contrast to grouping by the sequence of operations performed, like on a manufacturing line in an auto factory.
FUNCTIONARY
A public officer or em- ploy
FUNCTUS OFFICIO
Lat Having fulfilled the function, discharged the office, or accomplished the purpose, and therefore of no further force or authority. Applied to an officer whose term has expired, and who […]
FUND
v. To capitalize with a view to the production of interest. Stephen v. Mil- nor,24 N. J. Eq. 376. Also, to put into the form of bonds, stocks, or other […]