Diversification

A growth strategy that involves expanding into new products, services, or markets, in order to reduce risk and capture new opportunities.

Emergency Response Plan

A course of action developed to mitigate the damage of potential events that could endanger an organization’s ability to function.

Environmental sustainability

The practice of operating in a way that minimizes negative impact on the natural environment and promotes long-term ecological health and resilience.

Ergonomic Assessment

An evaluation of a workspace to identify and quantify ergonomic risk factors.

Ergonomics

The study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities.

Espoused values

The stated values and beliefs that an organization claims to hold, as articulated in its mission statement, website, or other public communications.

Facility Condition Assessment

A comprehensive analysis of a building’s systems and components to evaluate their current condition and identify necessary repairs or upgrades.

Facility Condition Index (FCI)

A measurement used to indicate the current condition of a building as a ratio of deferred maintenance to replacement value.

Facility Management

The practice of coordinating the physical workplace with the people and work of an organization.

Fire Safety System

A number of devices working together to detect and warn people through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire, carbon monoxide or other emergencies are present.