...Case study: Volkswagen Alignment of IT strategy with the organization's business strategy is a fundamental principle advocated for over a decade (Luftman 2000). From 1930s the first Volkswagen automobiles was designed to 2008, Volkswagen had become one of the biggest vehicle industries in the world and experienced both the sales peak and “Valley of Despair”. It has developed its pattern to face the upcoming difficulties. But according to the article, there were still some issues need to be resolved or improved such as the unsatisfied IT-‐business alignment maturity. And this case study would focus on what kind of roles IS should play and how to achieve IT-‐business alignment at Volkswagen. From this article we can see, Volkswagen had developed several strengths like brand grouping, Next Round Growth initiatives, pursued ecommerce, etc. After ...
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...When I read that the MLB Players Association was seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief of Business Affairs, I knew that this was the opportunity I had been searching for and something tells me I may be the candidate the Association has been waiting for. A remarkable coincidence, am I right? While I may be confident that I am the perfect fit, I know you cannot simply take my word for it. So, allow me to shed some light on why my dynamic skill set and work experience make me uniquely qualified for this position. As I see it, a Chief of Staff and an Executive Assistant are two sides of the same coin. As a Chief of Staff, I use my exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills to keep the leader I serve organized,...
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...Types of Business Writing Dear Ms. Talbot, Our company would like to schedule a meeting with you to discuss the project that is currently on the drawing board. Your insight into this venture will be much appreciated. Mr. Boss would be honored if you can join him for lunch at the King Charles Hotel on River Street, this Wednesday, at 2:30pm. Also attending would be a Mr. Rory Webster who is our assistant manager. Please let me know if you are available and if the meeting would fit your busy schedule. If you do need to reschedule, that would not be a problem. Sincerely, Assisant. To: Dr. Melaine Dobler From: Assistant Re: Arrangements for Upcoming Seminar Date: May 5, 2009 The purpose of this memo is to inform you of the arrangements made for the upcoming departmental training seminar. The seminar has been arranged in the Golden Rose Hotel, which is located atXXXXX Nowhere, USA. A deluxe, non-smoking suite, number 345, has been pre-arranged for you at the hotel. The seminar’s participants have been informed of the location and of the fact that the hotel graciously offered a 15% to any guest of the seminar who wishes to stay overnight at the hotel before or after the seminar’s date. The hotel has also agreed to let us make use of their modern conference room, which includes a projection screen which is compatible with our laptop, making PowerPoint presentation possible. The conference room is large, and has a boardroom design, with thirty executive chairs...
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...construction workers. Nevertheless he was a popular figure as he could earn the respect of his colleagues. Bobby, a site foreman, was working with Clint on a new project. Bobby had an assistant, Chui who had been his right hand man for many years. One day, Chui fell ill and Bobby took over the routine check of books and accounts. He suddenly saw the names of two men whom he did not recall seeing on the site the day before marked into the attendance book. He thought it was a mere error of entry but to make sure, he summoned the two men to come and see him. When the two guys showed up, Bobby was amazed to see that they were totally unabashed. They admitted outright that they have been absent the day before and that their chums had clocked in their attendance cards for them. They were even brazen enough to put forth a number of points to justify what they had done. According to them, attendance at work did not necessarily mean that the progress would be faster. The guys need to time out and rest in order to throw themselves with renewed vigor into their tasks after their leave days and they could work hard to compensate for the day lost. The productivity would be higher. And they had never let Bobby down, had they? This had been a system drawn up by the men and everybody knew about it, seeing 2 BUS B368 Business Issues and Ethics it as an incentive to their work or even a bonus. Bobby was aghast. To make matters worse, the phone rang at that time. It was Clint. He wanted to check out...
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...A PERFECT MATCH As an executive, choosing exactly the right Personal Assistant for your particular needs can be a minefield. After all, this is the person who will become your right arm; field your calls, deal with your associates and help solve your most difficult business quandaries. In essence, you need someone who can make your professional life run smoothly without turning a hair. Therefore, if your assistant is going to become one of the most important people in your life you need to put the time and effort into making the right choices and finding someone who will anticipate your requirements, walk that extra mile on your behalf and grow with you as you move through your business environment. Here are a few tips for choosing the perfect PA with...
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...When Miss Hilo went on medical leave four months ago, her work was distributed among the executives, which has resulted in decreased professionalism from our assistants. Since then, there have been several discussions with employees regarding ways to increase productivity and office moral, without incurring over-time hours or further cost. We have concluded that there is a need to re-direct some of the workload from Mrs. Disselkoen, part-time assistant: back to Mr. Snyder, full-time assistant. For Mr. Snyder to retain his full-time hours, all work relating to Miss Hilo would be forwarded to him. Following, Mrs. Disselkoen assures us she will return to a high level of proficiency with her original workload, within her part-time schedule. To keep you informed, minutes from additional discussions would be passed on to you. After speaking with Miss Hilo, although not confirmed until her medical leave has concluded, I am under the impression she will not be returning to her position. With that in mind, as well as time constraints, I believe it is necessary to begin the process of seeking her replacement. In order for Executives Mr. Frank Daley and Mr. R. Alane to preserve their work standards, the added workload they’ve taken on should be considered temporary, therefore, with minimal effort and cost, a company-wide email and interoffice memos should be sufficient in recognizing employees aspiring to a promotion. If Miss Hilo returns to her position and demonstrates her previous...
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...THREE of the "human skills" that a good Administrative Medical Assistant (MAA) needs to possess. Give a realistic medical office example of how the MAA could use ONE of these three skills. Personality - be a people person with a sense of humor typing - fast enough on the fingers and good spelling skills be good in the field of study or work. self explanatory. filing, phone and general office skills and knowledge of the job. Why the planning of activities within the medical office is important for the MAA. This is because the medical administrative assistants perform errands which are interrelated to the healthcare industry and general administrative duties. [ These errands may include answering the phone, greeting patients and visitors, ordering supplies, sorting mail, bookkeeping and creating invoices. The other errands that may also entail to specialized knowledge that includes updating and maintaining patient medical records, processing insurance forms, scheduling patient appointments and coordinating lab services.How the concept of "empowerment" can make you more effective in your dealings with other colleagues in the medical office.The concept of empowerment can make you more effective in your dealings with other colleagues in the office by allowing you to think for yourself and take control of your work while making others feel part of the whole work team. Empowerment motivates employees to become more productive making it easier for one's colleagues to do their...
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...sharing us his knowledge about the qualities of a good employee and trainee. Mr. Joseph Savellano, former Senior Accountant of the UNION GALVASTEEL for helping us to do the assigned tasks accurately. Ms. Janette de Asis, Cashier of the UNION GALVASTEEL for guiding and leading us to the right way during difficult times. Ms. Gema Bulao, present Senior Accountant for providing us a copy of the history and other related information needed in the preparation of my terminal report. Mr. Roldan B. Eden, Dean of the College of Information and Computing Studies for teaching us the right manners and conduct of a trainee. Mrs. Riche M. Jose, College Computer Laboratory Assistant for inspiring me to go through and pursue my training despite of the problems that I am facing. Ms. Rosemarie B. Gascon, Elementary Computer Laboratory Assistant for assisting me during my training in the school. Above all, the Father Almighty for without Him nothing will be...
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...When Miss Hilo went on medical leave four months ago, her work was distributed among the executives, which has resulted in decreased professionalism from our assistants. Since then, there have been several discussions with employees regarding ways to increase productivity and office moral, without incurring over-time hours or further cost. We have concluded that there is a need to re-direct some of the workload from Mrs. Disselkoen, part-time assistant: back to Mr. Snyder, full-time assistant. For Mr. Snyder to retain his full-time hours, all work relating to Miss Hilo would be forwarded to him. Following, Mrs. Disselkoen assures us she will return to a high level of proficiency with her original workload, within her part-time schedule. To keep you informed, minutes from additional discussions would be passed on to you. After speaking with Miss Hilo, although not confirmed until her medical leave has concluded, I am under the impression she will not be returning to her position. With that in mind, as well as time constraints, I believe it is necessary to begin the process of seeking her replacement. In order for Executives Mr. Frank Daley and Mr. R. Alane to preserve their work standards, the added workload they’ve taken on should be considered temporary, therefore, with minimal effort and cost, a company-wide email and interoffice memos should be sufficient in recognizing employees aspiring to a promotion. If Miss Hilo returns to her position and demonstrates her previous...
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...There are different fields such as medical and legal that an Administrative Assistant can work. Depending on the department an Administrative Assistants tasks vary. Often they have the duties of those of a Secretary. Some of those duties include accounting, data, entry, billing, record-keeping, meeting scheduling, and appointment making. Providing good customer service skills is also a part of being an Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants also manage everyday office operations, organize and maintain files and records. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual wage for Administrative Assistants is $36,500. Wages do differ from the type of secretarial positions. Positions in the lower end such as medical...
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...Penn Foster Exam 02800502 When Miss Hilo went on medical leave four months ago, her work was distributed among the executives, which has resulted in decreased professionalism from our assistants. Since then, there have been several discussions with employees regarding ways to increase productivity and office moral, without incurring over-time hours or further cost. We have concluded that there is a need to re-direct some of the workload from Mrs. Disselkoen, part-time assistant: back to Mr. Snyder, full-time assistant. For Mr. Snyder to retain his full-time hours, all work relating to Miss Hilo would be forwarded to him. Following, Mrs. Disselkoen assures us she will return to a high level of proficiency with her original workload, within her part-time schedule. To keep you informed, minutes from additional discussions would be passed on to you. After speaking with Miss Hilo, although not confirmed until her medical leave has concluded, I am under the impression she will not be returning to her position. With that in mind, as well as time constraints, I believe it is necessary to begin the process of seeking her replacement. In order for Executives Mr. Frank Daley and Mr. R. Alane to preserve their work standards, the added workload they’ve taken on should be considered temporary, therefore, with minimal effort and cost, a company-wide email and interoffice memos should be sufficient in recognizing employees aspiring to a promotion. If Miss Hilo returns to her position and...
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...Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability, the norms set for discharge of functions and the rules and regulations held under the control of the organization and used by its employees are detailed below. Shri Raji Philip Chairman-cum-Managing Director The Chairman and Managing Director is the Chief Executive of the Corporation and is responsible to the Board of Directors. He is responsible for all the activities of the Corporation including personnel, financial and commercial management, and corporate planning and project implementation. He is responsible for the effectiveness of the organization in the pursuit of the Company’s goals and objectives and in particular for the performance and supervision of the technical, administrative and day-to-day operations of the Company. The powers exercised by CMD are as per “Delegation of Powers” of CMD in vogue from time to time. Shri A K Bhatia Director (Operations) Director (Operations) is a member of Board of Directors and reports to Chairman and Managing Director. He assists the CMD in all technical matters, in procurement of providing support to the mills for efficient operations, forestry raw material and other major inputs, setting technical parameters and monitoring the operations against the set norms, closely inter-acting with the Chief Executives of the mills on all technical matters including innovation...
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...wanted to do with my life at the time, but I had planned to be a business man of some sort and get my degree in business, then I realized that in today’s economy most new businesses are not that successful, plus you need money to actually start up a business on your own. So I did some thinking and have decided to get my degree in science and become a pharmacist. The reason I choose this field is because they get paid quite a bit annually, they are in demand as well as doctors and physicians assistants, so you wouldn’t have to worry about losing your job due to having too many of them. If I go through with becoming a Pharmacist, I would want to work at a big building of some sort, for example, a hospital, or somewhere besides a drugstore like Walgreens or CVS. The only thing as of now that I wouldn’t like about being a pharmacist is the fact they have to stand on their feet most of the day, which I wouldn’t mind if I could actually walk around to different areas of my workplace. Also the fact that what they do is going to be the same every day. If I decided not to become a pharmacist, I would probably think about being a physician’s assistant. My reason for that is because they also get paid well, you could learn and experience a variety of different things in that type of work, and their duties can change on certain days since they are assisting the actual physician. I don’t like the fact that a physician’s assistant will never be independent, and that they might actually have to...
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...ethics played a role in the care of both family members. I was how amazed how awesome the Dr’s. And the healthcare team played together until their last days and took their last breath. I was able to see the duties of the doctors, nurses, and the medical assistants. I knew right then I wanted to be able to make a lasting impression in someone’s life in a positive way. Nevertheless, I did my research and personality test, which led to this career choice. Medical assisting was best fitted for me. The overview of the profession is what made it so interesting to me. All of the duties that were held for my mother and sister made me to want to pursue this career even more. The duties include, taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing for examinations, and assisting physicians during examinations. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Oct 18, 2010) These are just some of the duties, which were named in above. Further duties include, telephone prescriptions, change dressings on wounds, EKG’s, administer medicine, and clean the examining room. You perform orders from the physician. Medical assistants perpetually, work on other people and perform many duties. You need to be able to multi-task. In addition, one can work full-time or depending on your life style and schedule, last, but not least; your appearance should be neat and have a pleasant personality...
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...March 18, 2016 Celerity Lanier Charter School 4705 Lanier Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70816 To whom it may concern: I am writing to express my interest as a part time bookkeeper/personal assistant. It will be at my initiative and extra attention, that no request or query made to me is unfulfilled. I feel that my education and work experience will be a great aspect to your office. I have completed my associate’s degree in Accounting, Office System Technology (receptionist work) and a certificate in General Studies. I hold at least three years of experience in a secretary/clerical position, two years as a medical records receptionist, and five years in a daycare setting, which shows I am capable to work with children as well as parents. I also have assisted prior administrators in working in an administrative setting and from home. I am skilled in operating fax machines and copiers. In addition, I am trained to work with computer and any tailor-made applications and any MS Office program. I have maintained and recorded hundreds of records both in hard copies and soft copies. Besides these qualities, I can handle any types of multi-line phone system; assist in the daily operation of school, and multi-task. The enclosed resume will explain my educational and employment history in great detail. I am confident of assisting your team in the daily operation of your office. I can be reached via cellphone 985-713-7715. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely...
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