FacMgt Lesson 2

• Chinees
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

11/09/19 Today we will...

• Look at some of the vocabulary words
• Discuss differences between informal and formal writing
• Write a formal letter

What two examples of facility tasks are mentioned?

Which challenge is specific to this building in Birmingham?

What word is used when facility work is contracted out?

What are some advantages of contracting out? Name at least 3

Facility management used to be something for older people? Why is that?

Why do younger people work in facility management now?

Is this letter formal or informal and how do you know?
(use more than one example)

This is to inform you that your book has been rejected by our publishing company as it was not up to the required standard. In case you would like us to reconsider it, we would suggest that you go over it and make some necessary changes.

You know that book I wrote? Well, the publishing company rejected it. They thought it was awful. But hey, I did the best I could, and I think it was great. I’m not gonna redo it the way they said I should. 

Now you will write your own letter

• Two paragraphs long (half a page)
• Include greeting and salutation
• Describe the situation with your colleague
• Describe how the problem affects work performance
• Offer possible solution(s) to the problem