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FUNCTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- workforce management survey
1, record 1, English, workforce%20management%20survey
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- workforce survey 1, record 1, English, workforce%20survey
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
- manpower management survey 1, record 1, English, manpower%20management%20survey
avoid, see observation, noun, NATO
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The systematic evaluation of an organization or a functional area, utilizing expert knowledge, workforce scaling guides, experience and other practical considerations to determine the validity and managerial efficiency of its functions and/or workforce establishment. 1, record 1, English, - workforce%20management%20survey
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The replacement of "manpower" by "workforce" aligns with gender‑neutral and inclusive terminology in personnel management. 2, record 1, English, - workforce%20management%20survey
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
workforce management survey; workforce survey: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - workforce%20management%20survey
Record 1, Key term(s)
- work force management survey
- work force survey
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étude sur la gestion du personnel
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tude%20sur%20la%20gestion%20du%20personnel
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- étude des effectifs 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tude%20des%20effectifs
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluation systématique d'une organisation ou d'un domaine fonctionnel, faisant appel à des connaissances d'experts, à des guides de calcul des effectifs, à l'expérience et à d'autres considérations pratiques pour déterminer la validité et l'efficacité de la gestion de ses fonctions ou du tableau d'effectifs. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tude%20sur%20la%20gestion%20du%20personnel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étude sur la gestion du personnel; étude des effectifs : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tude%20sur%20la%20gestion%20du%20personnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración militar
- Gestión del personal (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estudio sobre la gestión de personal
1, record 1, Spanish, estudio%20sobre%20la%20gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20personal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Evaluación sistemática de un área funcional, utilizando los conocimientos de expertos, normas de evaluación de personal, la experiencia y otras consideraciones prácticas para asegurar la eficacia en la gestión de los efectivos (presentes o futuros). 1, record 1, Spanish, - estudio%20sobre%20la%20gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20personal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sustainable packaging
1, record 2, English, sustainable%20packaging
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- responsible packaging 2, record 2, English, responsible%20packaging
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the terms "sustainable packaging" and "eco-friendly packaging" are often used interchangeably, they have subtle differences.... Eco-friendly packaging... refers to packaging that remains functional while minimizing its impact on the environment.... Sustainability encompasses not only environmental considerations but also economic development. To be truly sustainable, packaging manufacturing must utilize resources efficiently, prioritize materials with low carbon footprints, optimize production processes, adhere to ethical practices, and develop materials that can be recycled. These efforts yield not only environmental benefits but also clear economic and social advantages. 3, record 2, English, - sustainable%20packaging
Record 2, Key term(s)
- SUSTAGRIDUR2025
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- emballage écoresponsable
1, record 2, French, emballage%20%C3%A9coresponsable
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- emballage responsable 2, record 2, French, emballage%20responsable
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emballage conçu, fabriqué et utilisé d'une manière qui contribue à rendre une activité humaine durable. 3, record 2, French, - emballage%20%C3%A9coresponsable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le développement d'un emballage écoresponsable est une décision complexe et fait intervenir beaucoup d'acteurs. Afin d'assurer qu'elle soit fructueuse, une telle démarche devrait se baser sur les trois piliers interconnectés du développement durable : soit la société, l'économie et l'environnement. De cette façon, l'entreprise ne vise pas seulement un impact positif sur la performance financière, mais également des impacts environnementaux et sociaux. Une telle approche est particulièrement importante dans le cadre d'une démarche de développement durable en emballage, considérant les enjeux environnementaux actuels et les pressions sociétales. 4, record 2, French, - emballage%20%C3%A9coresponsable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-10-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Software
- Government Contracts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- interoperable
1, record 3, English, interoperable
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Refers to] a condition that exists when the exchange of software information, and data, between the software and hardware infrastructure is possible and complete within a specific computing environment. 1, record 3, English, - interoperable
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The degree of interoperability is influenced by environmental factors that include operational, product and functional considerations. 1, record 3, English, - interoperable
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Logiciels
- Marchés publics
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- interexploitable
1, record 3, French, interexploitable
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit lorsqu'on peut échanger de l'information et des données entre une infrastructure logicielle et l'infrastructure matérielle, dans un environnement informatique particulier. 1, record 3, French, - interexploitable
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le degré d'interexploitabilité est déterminé par des facteurs environnementaux qui comprennent des considérations opérationnelles, fonctionnelles et de produits. 1, record 3, French, - interexploitable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
- Real Estate
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- functional merit
1, record 4, English, functional%20merit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- functional quality 2, record 4, English, functional%20quality
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is the functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types?" This criterion evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 3, record 4, English, - functional%20merit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
- Immobilier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- valeur fonctionnelle
1, record 4, French, valeur%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelle est la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels? Ce critère permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique. Il sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions "grand style" ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 4, French, - valeur%20fonctionnelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- functional design
1, record 5, English, functional%20design
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Functional design :"what is the functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types?" This criterion evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 2, record 5, English, - functional%20design
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conception fonctionnelle
1, record 5, French, conception%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conception fonctionnelle : "quelle est la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels?" Ce critère permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique. Il sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions "grand style" ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 5, French, - conception%20fonctionnelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
- Real Estate
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- engineering heritage 1, record 6, English, engineering%20heritage
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types... evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 2, record 6, English, - engineering%20heritage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
- Immobilier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- patrimoine technique
1, record 6, French, patrimoine%20technique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels [...] permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique [et] sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions «grand style» ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 6, French, - patrimoine%20technique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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