5th January 2009, 02:32 PM
Posted by YellowPete:
A professional standard is any fixed definition of 'quality' in relation to professional work. To use some horrible manager-speak, a standard should be 'SMART' (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely).
Simple answer, but a very hard thing to achieve, especially in archaeology.
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Quote:quote:Written Scheme of Investigations states whats what and this that and the other, but has anyone ever tried to keep the clients, themselves and the bosses happy and acheived it without ever having to make a compromise in an industry of loved up and exploited individuals just trying to scratch out a living by comparsion to the rest of society.Simple answer - yes.
Quote:quote:What, where and when is a professional standard?Nice clear question at the start, but I am afraid I struggled with the rest of the post.
A professional standard is any fixed definition of 'quality' in relation to professional work. To use some horrible manager-speak, a standard should be 'SMART' (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely).
Simple answer, but a very hard thing to achieve, especially in archaeology.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished