It is the office manager’s responsibility to maintain an efficient and smooth-running office. He or she looks for ways to (4) ###### costs and minimize interruptions in the day-to-day operations. Whereas functional managers know the (5) ###### of their employees, the office manager knows the (6) ###### capacity of the office and the supplies and machines that are in the office.
The office manager (7) ###### the ordering of furniture and supplies , and (8) ###### changing office technology. Over time, he or she may notice (9) ###### problems that require changing a service (10) ###### Furniture and large items are ordered on an (11) ###### basis. Other frequently used materials, such as paper, folders, and mailing materials, are on an automatic ordering schedule and a (12) ###### of those supplies is on hand at the office.]]>