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FUNCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Industrial Ceramics
- Metal Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- MXene
1, record 1, English, MXene
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mxenes(pronounced "max-enes") are a novel type of two-dimensional(2D) ceramic material composed of layered nitrides, carbides, or carbonitrides of transition metals. MXenes are notable for their properties that combine aspects of both metals and ceramics. These include excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, heat resistance, easy machinability, and excellent volumetric capacitance, having the highest EMI [electromagnetic interference] shielding effectiveness of all similar synthetic 2D materials, and hydrophobic natures due to various surface functional groups. 1, record 1, English, - MXene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Céramiques industrielles
- Transformation des métaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- MXène
1, record 1, French, MX%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des tendances les plus révolutionnaires en science des matériaux est l'étude des matériaux bidimensionnels (2D), des substances composées d'une seule couche d'atomes. [...] Aujourd'hui, l'attention se tourne vers une nouvelle classe de matériaux 2D connus sous le nom de MXènes (prononcé «Maxènes»), composés principalement de titane et de carbone. [...] Les MXenes offrent une gamme impressionnante de propriétés. Ils se révèlent prometteurs dans des applications telles que le blindage électromagnétique, le stockage d'énergie et les technologies de détection avancées. 1, record 1, French, - MX%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Cerámicas industriales
- Transformación de metales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Mxene
1, record 1, Spanish, Mxene
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- MXeno 2, record 1, Spanish, MXeno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Como una batería, los MXenes pueden almacenar grandes cantidades de energía eléctrica a través de reacciones electroquímicas [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - Mxene
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-03-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Corporate Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- functional business unit
1, record 2, English, functional%20business%20unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FBU 2, record 2, English, FBU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main reason business processes are separated into functional business units is to allow each to operate within its area of expertise to build efficiencies and effectiveness across the business as a whole. Traditionally, these functional business units include production and operations, sales and marketing, accounting and finance, and human resources. 3, record 2, English, - functional%20business%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Gestion de l'entreprise
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- unité fonctionnelle stratégique
1, record 2, French, unit%C3%A9%20fonctionnelle%20strat%C3%A9gique
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- UFS 1, record 2, French, UFS
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Work and Production
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- functional effectiveness
1, record 3, English, functional%20effectiveness
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Human Resources Functional Effectiveness. The effectiveness of your Human Resources(HR) department plays a large part in how well your entire organization functions. 2, record 3, English, - functional%20effectiveness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail et production
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- efficacité fonctionnelle
1, record 3, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'efficacité fonctionnelle consiste à améliorer les produits, les achats, les processus de production, la fonction marketing et les relations humaines au sein de l'entreprise. 2, record 3, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20fonctionnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Management Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- functional audit
1, record 4, English, functional%20audit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An audit that includes review of the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of the direction or service being provided by the functional unit or group and the extent of adherence to its policies. 2, record 4, English, - functional%20audit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Contrôle de gestion
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- audit fonctionnel
1, record 4, French, audit%20fonctionnel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vérification fonctionnelle 2, record 4, French, v%C3%A9rification%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
audit fonctionnel : le Bureau de la traduction du gouvernement du Canada recommande l’usage du terme «audit» comme équivalent de l’anglais «audit» dans le domaine de la comptabilité (REC-13/2013-02). 3, record 4, French, - audit%20fonctionnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-11-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Departmental Performance Measurement and Evaluation Directorate
1, record 5, English, Departmental%20Performance%20Measurement%20and%20Evaluation%20Directorate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DPMED 1, record 5, English, DPMED
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Departmental Performance Measurement and Evaluation Directorate's(DPMED) mission is to provide objective and independent information on the performance of Health Canada's policies, programs, initiatives and functions and to promote performance measurement, to help increase Health Canada's effectiveness and efficiency. The directorate operates under the functional direction of the Senior Management Board-Finance, Evaluation and Accountability(SMB-FEA), and the Deputy Minister and Associate Deputy Minister, and the administrative direction of the Chief Financial Officer. 1, record 5, English, - Departmental%20Performance%20Measurement%20and%20Evaluation%20Directorate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Direction de la mesure et de l'évaluation du rendement du Ministère
1, record 5, French, Direction%20de%20la%20mesure%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20du%20rendement%20du%20Minist%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- DMERM 1, record 5, French, DMERM
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mission de la Direction de la mesure et de l'évaluation du rendement du Ministère (DMERM) consiste à fournir des renseignements objectifs et indépendants sur le rendement des politiques, des programmes, des initiatives et des fonctions de Santé Canada ainsi qu'à favoriser la mesure de rendement afin d'accroître l'efficacité et l'efficience du Ministère. La Direction mène ses activités sous la direction fonctionnelle du sous-ministre, du sous-ministre délégué et du Conseil de la haute direction sur les finances, l'évaluation et la responsabilisation (CHD-FER) ainsi que sous la direction administrative du contrôleur ministériel. 1, record 5, French, - Direction%20de%20la%20mesure%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20du%20rendement%20du%20Minist%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-06-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- National Agent Affairs Program
1, record 6, English, National%20Agent%20Affairs%20Program
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In recognition of the need for overall functional direction over legal agents, a National Agent Affairs Program was established in 1996. In support of the reasonable demands of effectiveness, efficiency and economy, the ultimate goal of the Program is to provide the Department with a framework to strengthen its ability to administer and manage legal agent activities in such a way as to ensure the provision of quality legal service while containing the associated costs. 1, record 6, English, - National%20Agent%20Affairs%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme national des mandataires
1, record 6, French, Programme%20national%20des%20mandataires
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par suite de la reconnaissance du besoin d'assurer une orientation fonctionnelle générale aux mandataires, un programme national des mandataires a été mis sur pied en 1996. Pour répondre aux demandes raisonnables visant l'obtention de services juridiques efficaces, efficients et économiques, le but ultime du Programme est de fournir au Ministère un cadre qui lui permet de renforcer sa capacité d'administrer et de gérer les activités juridiques des mandataires de manière à assurer la prestation de services juridiques de qualité et à endiguer les coûts connexes. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20national%20des%20mandataires
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
- Organization Planning
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- functional breakdown
1, record 7, English, functional%20breakdown
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When assessing the vulnerability of a system that includes existing or proposed safeguards, the effectiveness of these safeguards must be assessed. As safeguards serve one or more distinct functions, it is most useful to view them according to a functional breakdown such as : a) prevention and avoidance; b) detection; c) mitigative(that is, containment and recovery) ;and d) deterrence. 1, record 7, English, - functional%20breakdown
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'administration publique
- Planification d'organisation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ventilation fonctionnelle
1, record 7, French, ventilation%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le point de départ pour cette analyse davantage ventilée selon le sexe est naturellement une taxonomie des dépenses publiques. Les démarches en vue de définir les aspects différents des dépenses publiques vont de timides cadres comptables à des ventilations fonctionnelles en bonne et due forme. 1, record 7, French, - ventilation%20fonctionnelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- personal skills
1, record 8, English, personal%20skills
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(B + T) x P=Maximum Effectiveness. Many people believe that success is the result of business skills and knowledge(B) and technical/specialty skills(T). The truth is, success is the result of highly developed personal skills(P). Personal skills are the multiplier to achieve maximum effectiveness. Who you are and how you operate is far more important than what you know or your functional skills. Small incremental improvements in personal skills produce multiplied results. 2, record 8, English, - personal%20skills
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare "soft skills". 3, record 8, English, - personal%20skills
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- capacités et aptitudes personnelles
1, record 8, French, capacit%C3%A9s%20et%20aptitudes%20personnelles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- compétences personnelles 2, record 8, French, comp%C3%A9tences%20personnelles
see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les compétences personnelles sont celles qui ne sont pas liées directement à l'emploi par exemple, la flexibilité, l'indépendance, les capacités générales de communication, le sens des contacts sociaux, etc. 3, record 8, French, - capacit%C3%A9s%20et%20aptitudes%20personnelles
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les compétences personnelles en ligne de mire. Les exigences du marché du travail ont considérablement évolué au cours des dernières années. Si un chef d'entreprise ou un responsable du personnel accordait autrefois une importance primordiale aux diplômes et à l'expérience professionnelle, les qualités personnelles du candidat sont aujourd'hui déterminantes pour le futur employeur. Outre son niveau d'expérience, le candidat est désormais jugé sur des qualités qui vont au-delà de sa qualification. Elles regroupent certaines qualités intellectuelles - structure, esprit d'analyse ou de synthèse - mais également la capacité à communiquer, à créer, à s'imposer, à travailler en équipe ou encore à s'investir efficacement dans l'entreprise. 4, record 8, French, - capacit%C3%A9s%20et%20aptitudes%20personnelles
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En fait, les «compétences» signifie «connaissances» plus que capacités, aptitudes ou qualités personnelles. 1, record 8, French, - capacit%C3%A9s%20et%20aptitudes%20personnelles
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- habilidades personales
1, record 8, Spanish, habilidades%20personales
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- capacidades personales 1, record 8, Spanish, capacidades%20personales
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
- Real Estate
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- functional merit
1, record 9, English, functional%20merit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- functional quality 2, record 9, English, functional%20quality
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, 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 9, English, - functional%20merit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
- Immobilier
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- valeur fonctionnelle
1, record 9, French, valeur%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, 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 9, French, - valeur%20fonctionnelle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Real Estate
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- functional design
1, record 10, English, functional%20design
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - functional%20design
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Immobilier
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- conception fonctionnelle
1, record 10, French, conception%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, 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 10, French, - conception%20fonctionnelle
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
- Real Estate
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- engineering heritage 1, record 11, English, engineering%20heritage
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, 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 11, English, - engineering%20heritage
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
- Immobilier
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- patrimoine technique
1, record 11, French, patrimoine%20technique
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, 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 11, French, - patrimoine%20technique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-08-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- network resiliency
1, record 12, English, network%20resiliency
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By "support network help capacity", I mean the extent and effectiveness of assistance than the informal support network is able to provide to a reference person even as this person needs for assistance deepens due to progressive loss of functional autonomy. This notion is quite similar to the concept of network resiliency. 1, record 12, English, - network%20resiliency
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- stabilité des réseaux
1, record 12, French, stabilit%C3%A9%20des%20r%C3%A9seaux
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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