Which description best fits the office manager model in facility management organizations?

• A. It is most common in multinational conglomerates
• B. It focuses primarily on centralized purchasing
• C. It rejects any space planning considerations
• D. It is typical of startup companies and small independent government agencies

Answer: (B)

In the office manager model, the facility’s administrative and procurement functions are centralized under an office manager who handles purchasing, supplier relationships, and routine operations. This arrangement is built to achieve cost savings and consistency by consolidating buying decisions and standardizing supplies across the organization. That’s why focusing primarily on centralized purchasing best fits this model. The other options don’t capture this defining feature: large multinational conglomerates can use a mix of models; startups and small independent agencies often rely on more informal or different FM structures; space planning is still a consideration and isn’t the defining hallmark of the office manager approach.