01 Activity 1 Facilities Management
01 Activity 1 Facilities Management
01 Activity 1 Facilities Management
Betito
Sub: Facilities Management
01 Activity 1
Essay (5 items x 5 points) Instruction: Answer the following questions in no more than three (3)
sentences.
1.)The management of ABC Corporation finds it efficient to simply outsource utility services and
other non-core services of the organization. Which phase in the history of facility management
is being described and how will ABC Corporation maximize operational efficiency using the
latest practices of facility management?
*ABC Corporation facility management is the same as the facility management history during
1980’s. the corporation will have the ability to improve and maximize their operational
efficiency through practicing and adding service such as space planning, property management,
and relocation. Another option is to add business processes like human resources which is a
modern practice of facility management.
2.)An employee of XYZ Group proposes a plan to inject the practices of facility management to
their company operations. However, the management is uncertain about the logical grounds
and benefits of applying facility management in their business operations. Based on the
rationale of facility management, propose three (3) organizational benefits that will be received
by XYZ Group.
*Facilities management will not only benefit the business itself also the workers in the
whole organization and their well-being as facilities management also gives consideration to
the state and condition of the service providers as well as the worker. Another benefit of
facilities management is the competitive advantage to the core business by providing
certain benefit which greatly impacts the organization and the business and as a result,
produces a more competent organization. Furthermore facilities management gives the
ability to provide effective and efficient services through ensuring the functionality of the
operations and processes in the organization.
3.)The main objective of Atlanta Inc. is to establish organizational procedures relative to the
management of their facility and services. However, the company is unsure of their options
concerning the implementation of their desired course of action. Propose ways on how Atlanta
Inc. will be able to achieve its main objective based on the steps in facility management
approach.
*Before executing the desired action Atlanta should first think of a management strategy that
includes its analysis and implementation. The next thing to do is to determine the sourcing
model which may be insourcing out-sourcing and co-sourcing and ensure to choose the best
option for the model before procuring the services of the chosen model after this they can
deliver the services in collaboration with third party companies.
4.)Pacific Industries established an objective that optimizes its expenses over the life cycle of its
operations. In addition, the company recently announced its initiative to protect the wildlife in
line with its plans for facility expansion. Decide and justify which key concept of facility
management is being described in the given scenario.
*the key concept of facility management related in the given scenario in Sustainability a
requirement was created with the purpose of optimizing the costs of the operation over its life
cycle. They are aware of the possible consequences of their decisions and considers the factors
that may affect the wildlife. The industries look’s at the possible changes in a long term view to
be able to sustain operations continuously.
5.)The success of Asia Group of Companies is strongly attributed to its facility management
initiatives that consider the needs of the organization and end-users. In addition, the company
became the market leader in the industry because of its established well-defined service
requirements and targets. Decide and justify which key concept of facility management is being
described in the given scenario.
*the key concept of facility management related to the scenario is the informed client function.
Asia Group of companies succeed in the industry through the clear and accurate information to
the clients regarding their offered services as well as the specific targets to provide the needs.
This contributes to the understanding of the client about the important matters in the service
of a facility management and why it is beneficial.