3. IS A BUSINESS STRUCTURE OWNED BY A SOLE INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS FULL CONTROL/ AUTHORITY OF
ITS OWN AND OWNS ALL THE ASSETS, PERSONALLY OWES AND ANSWERS TO ALL LIABILITIES AND
LOSSES.
MUST APPLY FOR A BUSINESS NAME AND BE REGISTERED WITH THE DTI.
DTI NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
DTI - REGIONAL/PROVINCIAL OFFICES
THE FIRM OF AN INDIVIDUAL ARCHITECT PRACTICING AND DELIVERING ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES, DULY REGISTERED WITH THE DTI, BOARD AND THE COMMISSION
IT IS OWNED BY ONE PERSON WHO HAS COMPLETE UNDILUTED (TOTAL) CONTROL OVER
DECISION AND DESTINY-MAKING
HE HAS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OVER THE FIRMS ACTIONS
FIRM ORGANIZATION
4. THE OWNER SHOULD HAVE VAST EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE. HE SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE
AND LIABLE FOR THE SUCCESS AND FAILURE OF THE COMPANY.
AS THE OVERALL DECISION-MAKER, HE MAY BE STRETCHED TOO MUCH BECAUSE OF
MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND FINANCIAL DEMANDS.
LIMITED OR NO CAREER-GROWTH FOR STAFFS
FIRM ORGANIZATION
DISADVANTAGES > SINGLE/SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
5. FIRM ORGANIZATION
FORMED BY PERSONS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF EXERCISING THEIR COMMON PROFESSION,
NO PART OF THE INCOME OF WHICH IS DERIVED FROM ENGAGING IN ANY OTHER TRADE OR
BUSINESS.
MAY BEAR THE NAME COMPANY, ASSOCIATES, OR PARTNERS.
6. FIRM ORGANIZATION
A GROUP OF TWO (2) OR MORE ARCHITECTS DULY REGISTERED WITH THE SEC AND THE
BOARD.
IT IS MOST COMMONLY USED WHERE PARTNERS SHARE OWNERSHIP AND LIABILITIES.
IT DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY BECAUSE EACH PARTNERS SHARE WILL BE REFLECTED IN THEIR
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS (ITR).
7. PARTNERSHIPS (NO MATTER HOW CREATED OR ORGANIZED), JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES,
JOINT ACCOUNTS (CUENTAS EN PARTICIPATION), ASSOCIATIONS OR INSURANCE
COMPANIES (BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE GENERAL PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND A JOINT
VENTURE OF CONSORTIUM) FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNDERTAKING CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS TO AN OPERATING OR CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT UNDER A SERVICE
CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNMENT.
IS AN ARTIFICIAL BEING CREATED BY OPERATION OF LAW, HAVING THE RIGHT OF
SUCCESSION AND THE POWERS, ATTRIBUTES AND PROPERTIES EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY LAW
OR INCIDENT TO ITS EXISTENCE.
FIRM ORGANIZATION
9. GOALS:
GOALS DEPENDS OF THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE FIRM/COMPANY
SINGLE/SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP MINIMAL/SMALL RANGE OF PRACTICE
PARTNERSHIP OR CORPORATION EXPANSION/EXPANDED RANGE OF PRACTICE
PRACTICE MIX:
WILL BE BASED ON THE STRENGTHS AND SPECIALIZATION OF THE PRINCIPALS
IT STRENGTHENS THE CREDIBILITY OF THE FIRM WHEN THE CO-OWNERS POSSESS
QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON THE OFFICES SPECIALTY.
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10. PERSONALITY:
INSIDE OR OUTSIDE SALESMAN
COMPLEMENTING MANAGEMENT
DESIGNER OR PRODUCTION MANAGER
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
IF THERE IS A GOAL FOR EXPANSION, IT SHOULD HAVE A STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR THE
CENTRAL OFFICE.
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12. SEPARATES THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS WHICH MUST BE
PERFORMED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT.
DEPARTMENT HEADS OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS AND
PERFORMANCES OF THEIR GROUPS.
EACH DEPARTMENT CAN BE INDEPENDENT PROFIT
CENTER.
MOSTLY USED BY LARGER FIRMS, THE EMPLOYEE ARE
HIRED BASED IN SPECIALIZATION.
IT IS USUALLY BEST IN PRODUCTION FIRMS.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHOICES > TYPES OF INTERNAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION
13.
BECAUSE HIRING OR EMPLOYEES IS BASED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE SPECIALIZATION, EACH
STAFF IS FOCUSED
HANDLING OF PERSONALITIES WHO EITHER REFUSE TO BE LIMITED IN SPECIFIC TASKS
WANT TO BE IDENTIFIED
POSSIBILITY OF UNEVEN WORKFLOW
ORGANIZATIONAL CHOICES > TYPES OF INTERNAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION
14. A PROJECT-BASED SETUP WHERE A
TEAM LEADER ASSEMBLES HIS
TEAM.
KEY MEMBERS ARE RETAINED FROM
THE PROJECT INCEPTION TO
CONCLUSION.
BASED ON PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS OR PHASE, THE
TEAM MAY EXPAND OR BE
REDUCED.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHOICES > TYPES OF INTERNAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION
15.
MORE FLEXIBLE
CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF QUALITY SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHOICES > TYPES OF INTERNAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION
16. IT MOSTLY USED FOR LARGER FIRMS WHO OFFER WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALTIES
HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION GROUP, ETC.
IT MAY BE MANAGED BY SEVERAL PRINCIPALS, BUT THERE IS A CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
STAFF-IN-CHARGE OF PRODUCTION (CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT) MAY BE CREATED
FROM THE FIRMS OWN STAFF
ORGANIZATIONAL CHOICES > TYPES OF INTERNAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION
17. IS MOSTLY USED FOR LARGER
OFFICES WHERE A TEAM
LEADER AND HIS MEMBERS IS
ASSIGNED.
BASED ON PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS OR PHASE,
THE TEAM MAY EXPAND OR
BE REDUCED.
DISADVANTAGE
CONFLICT BETWEEN
TEAM LEADER AND
DEPARTMENT HEAD
ORGANIZATIONAL CHOICES > TYPES OF INTERNAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION
18. THE SUB-OFFICES HANDLES THE SCHEMES AND DESIGNS WHILE THE MAIN OFFICE PRODUCES
THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
THE MAIN OFFICE MAY ALSO PROVIDE THE OTHER SPECIALIZATIONS ASIDE FROM BEING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGAL, AND FINANCIAL GROUP
ORGANIZATIONAL CHOICES > TYPES OF INTERNAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION