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Foundation

The structural components of the building frame that accept and transfer the massive load (or weight) of the building unit into the […]

Flowchart

Represent the flow of a process, mapping the sequence of steps and decision points.

Finance

The use, interpretation, and management of information related to the financial operation of the facility. This includes the development, use and interpretation […]

Filters

Anything that distorts a message. Interferes with and can inhibit the communication process.

Focus group

A structured but informal technique to assess customer needs and feelings. A small group of customers (normally six to 12) is invited […]

Fraud

Generally defined as an intentional deception made to gain an advantage or damage another individual. It encompasses a variety of illegal acts […]

Functions

The particular job positions, activities and roles that an organization performs. In emergency preparedness, this terms identifies the roles included in the […]

Feedback

The verbal or nonverbal reply or reaction to the message.

Fast-tracking

A process of concurrently performing as many project tasks or phases as feasible to minimize total project time.

Future value (FV)

The amount that a given amount, invested today at a given rate of return or interest rate, will be worth at some […]