Personnel Management
The four core skills a manager must possess.
The process of bringing a person to an agreed standard of competency or proficiency by instruction and/or practice
Training
A temporary undertaking designed to produce a unique result with a defined beginning and end.
Project
This should protect personnel, animals, the research, and the institution.
The AWA Regulations are divided into this many parts
4
Planning & organizing; staffing; Managing staff & time; monitoring
Performing a procedure consistently with accuracy and efficiency.
Proficiency
This is frequently the most wasted item in animal facilities.
Feed
All USDA inspection reports and PHS letters of assurance are available to the public through this.
FOIA / E-FOIA
These species are not covered under the AWA Regulations
Cold-blooded species; animals bred for research; horses not used for research purposes; farm animals such as livestock and poultry used for food or fiber, or agricultural research.
The 3 step process to goal setting
identify the goal; decide on a strategy; determine the resources needed.
Steps in the ADDIE model for training.
Analyze; Design; Develop; Implement; Evaluate
These should be realistic yet challenging and can be used for directing performance and being a great motivator for job satisfaction
Goals
This is the highest priority when planning for a disaster
Safety of the staff
This is a confidential peer review for assessing the quality of all aspects of an animal research program.
AAALAC
The estimated cost to replace an employee
20% of the employee's annual salary.
The term for adult learning
Andragogy
The common elements used in the project management process
Initiation; Planning; Execution; Monitoring & controlling; Closing
This is the first step in any disaster plan
Evaluating your facility and identifying what types of disasters might affect it
The length of time for which USDA and OLAW records must be maintained
3 years
Promotions, increased opportunity for job enrichment, employee recognition, and status symbols fall under these needs on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Esteem needs
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound
This is known as the 12-month period covered by a budget
Fiscal year
These are the elements of a disaster plan
Prevent; Prepare; Respond; Recover; Mitigate
A set of regulations that apply to nonclinical studies conducted for the assessment of the safety of chemicals to humans, animals, and the environment.
Good Laboratory practices (GLPs)