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FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unified command
1, record 1, English, unified%20command
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UC 2, record 1, English, UC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In incidents involving multiple jurisdictions, a single jurisdiction with multiagency involvement [that] allows agencies with different legal, geographic and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility or accountability. 3, record 1, English, - unified%20command
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- commandement unifié
1, record 1, French, commandement%20unifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CU 2, record 1, French, CU
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un commandement unifié (CU) peut être utilisé en de rares occasions lorsque la prise de décision est complexe et interdépendante et qu'un commandement simple ne peut être mis en place. Les organismes collaborent par l'entremise de leurs membres désignés au sein du CU afin de fixer un ensemble commun d'objectifs et de stratégies et d'élaborer un PAI [plan d'action en cas d'incident] unique. 3, record 1, French, - commandement%20unifi%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Training of Personnel
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Standards on Knowledge for Required Training
1, record 2, English, Standards%20on%20Knowledge%20for%20Required%20Training
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These Standards establish the common knowledge elements linked to legal responsibilities of managers at all levels and employees newly appointed to the core public administration regardless of their functions, organization or profession. They do not replace professional standards established by functional authorities. 2, record 2, English, - Standards%20on%20Knowledge%20for%20Required%20Training
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Knowledge Standards
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Normes sur les connaissances en matière de formation indispensable
1, record 2, French, Normes%20sur%20les%20connaissances%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20formation%20indispensable
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les présentes normes établissent les éléments de connaissances communes liées aux responsabilités légales des gestionnaires à tous les niveaux et des employés nommés pour la première fois à l'administration publique centrale quelles que soient leurs fonctions, organisation ou profession. Elles ne remplacent pas les normes professionnelles établies par les autorités fonctionnelles. 2, record 2, French, - Normes%20sur%20les%20connaissances%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20formation%20indispensable
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Normes de connaissances
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- financial advisor
1, record 3, English, financial%20advisor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- financial counsellor 2, record 3, English, financial%20counsellor
correct
- financial adviser 3, record 3, English, financial%20adviser
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A financial adviser is a person that advises another on the most favourable strategy or method of investing his/her funds, bearing in mind age, finances, responsibilities, health, etc. A financial adviser can be independent, that is he/she will suggest the most favourable products from any source, or be tied to a financial institution, bank, insurance company, etc., and only recommend their products. That person must be licensed by the appropriate regulatory organisation. To give advice without the necessary authority is a criminal offence. [Klein, Gerald. Dictionary of Banking. Pitman Publishing, 1995]. 3, record 3, English, - financial%20advisor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Care should be taken not to confuse the function of financial administration with organizational responsibility. Many of the matters discussed in... [the Guide on Financial Administration] concern the responsibilities of every manager for managing financial resources; others refer to services normally provided by financial advisors or their equivalents; and still others may often be provided by staff providing other functional services. 4, record 3, English, - financial%20advisor
Record 3, Key term(s)
- financial adviser
- financial counselor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conseiller financier
1, record 3, French, conseiller%20financier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- conseillère financière 2, record 3, French, conseill%C3%A8re%20financi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Gestión presupuestaria y financiera
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- asesor financiero
1, record 3, Spanish, asesor%20financiero
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- consejero financiero 1, record 3, Spanish, consejero%20financiero
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2014-08-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- user manual
1, record 4, English, user%20manual
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- user's guide 1, record 4, English, user%27s%20guide
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
document that describes how to use a functional unit, and that may include description of the rights and responsibilities of the user, the owner, and the supplier of the unit 1, record 4, English, - user%20manual
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
user manual; user’s guide: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-20:1990]. 2, record 4, English, - user%20manual
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- manuel de l'utilisateur
1, record 4, French, manuel%20de%20l%27utilisateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
document qui décrit l'utilisation d'une unité fonctionnelle et peut également préciser les droits et obligations de l'utilisateur, du propriétaire et du fournisseur de cette unité 1, record 4, French, - manuel%20de%20l%27utilisateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manuel de l'utilisateur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-20:1990]. 2, record 4, French, - manuel%20de%20l%27utilisateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-04-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
- Electronics and Informatics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- user manual
1, record 5, English, user%20manual
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- user guide 2, record 5, English, user%20guide
correct
- user's guide 3, record 5, English, user%27s%20guide
correct, standardized
- user handbook 4, record 5, English, user%20handbook
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A document that describes how to use a functional unit, and that may include description of the rights and responsibilities of the user, the owner and the supplier of the unit. 5, record 5, English, - user%20manual
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
user manual; user’s guide: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]; terms standardized by CSA International. 6, record 5, English, - user%20manual
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
- Électronique et informatique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- manuel de l'utilisateur
1, record 5, French, manuel%20de%20l%27utilisateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- guide de l'utilisateur 2, record 5, French, guide%20de%20l%27utilisateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document qui décrit l'utilisation d'une unité fonctionnelle et peut également préciser les droits et obligations de l'utilisateur, du propriétaire et du fournisseur de cette unité. 3, record 5, French, - manuel%20de%20l%27utilisateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manuel de l'utilisateur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]. 4, record 5, French, - manuel%20de%20l%27utilisateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
guide de l'utilisateur; manuel de l'utilisateur : termes normalisés par la CSA International. 4, record 5, French, - manuel%20de%20l%27utilisateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de documentación (Biblioteconomía)
- Electrónica e informática
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- manual del usuario
1, record 5, Spanish, manual%20del%20usuario
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Libro de instrucciones [que indica] los procedimientos para las operaciones del equipo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - manual%20del%20usuario
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-06-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- planning, reporting and issues coordinator
1, record 6, English, planning%2C%20reporting%20and%20issues%20coordinator
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Planning, Reporting and Issues Coordinator(2-3 FTEs), responsible for the coordination and integration of Corporate, Sector and other planning and reporting requirements; leading various projects that require input from all directorates in the Sector; developing and implementing frameworks and strategies for improved Sector planning, service delivery and performance assessment and measurement; supporting the Director and DG [Director General] with their functional roles and responsibilities for national HR [Human Resources] operations; and managing the resources allocated to the Division. 1, record 6, English, - planning%2C%20reporting%20and%20issues%20coordinator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur de la planification, des rapports et des enjeux
1, record 6, French, coordonnateur%20de%20la%20planification%2C%20des%20rapports%20et%20des%20enjeux
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- coordonnatrice de la planification, des rapports et des enjeux 1, record 6, French, coordonnatrice%20de%20la%20planification%2C%20des%20rapports%20et%20des%20enjeux
proposal, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coordonnateur/ coordonnatrice de la planification, des rapports et des enjeux : poste qui relève du directeur général, Opérations des ressources humaines, Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 6, French, - coordonnateur%20de%20la%20planification%2C%20des%20rapports%20et%20des%20enjeux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-12-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Farming Techniques
- Genetics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- field testing
1, record 7, English, field%20testing
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Position Description : Perform various Field Testing assignments with prototype test units in the field. These assignments to involve functional and/or durability analysis of test units, report writing of aforementioned test results, travel to remote test sites, farmer and/or dealer contacts, maintenance of experimental machines in the field. Responsibilities : perform a variety of designated Field Testing assignments in the area to become acquainted with and obtain a broad knowledge of all machines included in one of five product groups; learn policies and procedures relative to testing activities, as well as report writing familiarization... 2, record 7, English, - field%20testing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Techniques agricoles
- Génétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- expérimentation en plein champ
1, record 7, French, exp%C3%A9rimentation%20en%20plein%20champ
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-03-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- network co-ordination station
1, record 8, English, network%20co%2Dordination%20station
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- NCS 1, record 8, English, NCS
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The entity of the over-all AM(R) S system that has functional responsibilities to : co-ordinate communications traffic and satellite connectivity within its satellite region; and provide inter-system co-ordination with adjacent satellite regions served by other satellites. 1, record 8, English, - network%20co%2Dordination%20station
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
network co-ordination station; NCS: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 8, English, - network%20co%2Dordination%20station
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- station de coordination du réseau
1, record 8, French, station%20de%20coordination%20du%20r%C3%A9seau
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- NCS 1, record 8, French, NCS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entité du SMA(R)S global chargée de coordonner le traffic et les liaisons par satellite dans sa région de satellite, et d'assurer la coordination intersystèmes avec les régions de satellites adjacentes desservies par d'autres satellites. 1, record 8, French, - station%20de%20coordination%20du%20r%C3%A9seau
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station de coordination du réseau; NCS : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 8, French, - station%20de%20coordination%20du%20r%C3%A9seau
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación de coordinación de red
1, record 8, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20coordinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20red
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- NCS 1, record 8, Spanish, NCS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entidad del conjunto de sistema SMA(R)S que asume la responsabilidad de ejercer las funciones de: coordinar el tráfico de comunicaciones y su conexión con los satélites dentro de su región de satélites; y proporcionar la coordinación entre sistemas con las regiones adyacentes de satélites a las que prestan servicio otros satélites. 1, record 8, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20coordinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20red
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estación de coordinación de red; NCS: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 8, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20coordinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20red
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-12-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Corporate Structure
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- functional staff
1, record 9, English, functional%20staff
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- functionally aligned staff 2, record 9, English, functionally%20aligned%20staff
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They can elect to do it themselves, within their organizations, or they can choose to have functional staff do it and hold them accountable (knowing that for each choice more information is required and more internal resources are used). 3, record 9, English, - functional%20staff
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Functional organization. Originated by F. W. Taylor, this term now refers to a type of organization in which the direction and management of work is divided according to specialized functions or duties, rather than to pure line or staff areas of responsibilities. 4, record 9, English, - functional%20staff
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Structures de l'administration publique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- personnel des services fonctionnels
1, record 9, French, personnel%20des%20services%20fonctionnels
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- personnel d'organisation fonctionnelle 2, record 9, French, personnel%20d%27organisation%20fonctionnelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personnel exerçant une fonction spécialisée dans une organisation 2, record 9, French, - personnel%20des%20services%20fonctionnels
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ils peuvent décider d'effectuer eux-mêmes une tâche au sein de leur propre organisation, ou de la confier au personnel des services fonctionnels et de l'en tenir responsable (en étant conscients que chaque décision requiert plus d'information et commande davantage de ressources internes). 1, record 9, French, - personnel%20des%20services%20fonctionnels
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La structure fonctionnelle. Cette structure s'oppose à la structure hiérarchique. Elle est faite de secteurs spécialisés dans les différents problèmes. Le chef de chaque secteur intervient par des ordres et des décisions sur chaque problème qui met en jeu sa spécialité. Dans cette structure, un subordonné relève ainsi de plusieurs chefs. 3, record 9, French, - personnel%20des%20services%20fonctionnels
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-12-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- functional agency
1, record 10, English, functional%20agency
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... functional agencies with special policy responsibilities. 1, record 10, English, - functional%20agency
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- organisme fonctionnel
1, record 10, French, organisme%20fonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) des organismes fonctionnels ayant des responsabilités spéciales en matière d'établissement de politiques. 1, record 10, French, - organisme%20fonctionnel
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor, Gestion des biens immobiliers 2, record 10, French, - organisme%20fonctionnel
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-02-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- specified command
1, record 11, English, specified%20command
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A top-echelon U. S. combatant organization with regional or functional responsibilities, which normally is composed of forces from one military service. It has a broad, continuing mission and is established by the President, through the Secretary of Defense, with the advice and assistance of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. See also Unified command. 2, record 11, English, - specified%20command
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- commandement spécifié
1, record 11, French, commandement%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Corporate Management (General)
- Management Control
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- organization manual 1, record 12, English, organization%20manual
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an--(...) contains appropriate organization and functional charts; statements of the objectives, functions, and responsibilities of each organizational division, department, section, and unit 1, record 12, English, - organization%20manual
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
- Contrôle de gestion
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- manuel d'organisation 1, record 12, French, manuel%20d%27organisation
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
les organigrammes (...) représentent (...) le regroupement d'activités en services ou autres unités administratives [ Lorsqu'on désire une description plus détaillée, celle-ci est alors présentée sous la forme de --.] 1, record 12, French, - manuel%20d%27organisation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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