...for the successful management of human, financial, and societal resources in business organizations. Development of critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, and the ability to adapt to change are emphasized. Course Prerequisites: Junior standing. Required Text: Understanding Management, sixth ed. By Daft & Marcic. South-Western, 2009. Please bring your textbook to class every day as we will be completing exercises from the text during class time. Students have access to an on-line library through CengageNow. Course policies: 1. Class attendance and participation in discussion of exercises, current events and chapter topics is expected and taken into account when grades are calculated. NOTE: Physical attendance does not constitute participation! Only discussion counts! Chapters, cases and exercises should be read prior to class. Be prepared to participate or be called upon. 2. Absences are frowned upon. Since we only have 16 class periods, missing more than ONE class, may affect your final...
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...Business Communications Exam Two (Chapters 5-11) Name__Paula Brooks____________________________________ Date_11-28-2012__________________ Chapter Five Directions: In the space preceding each sentence, write T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. ____T__ 1. Good news and neutral news messages follow the same strategy. ____F__ 2. Emphasize I or we when planning a neutral or good news message. _____F_ 3. The indirect message pattern is appropriate for good news messages. ___T___ 4. A claim message should end with a courteous suggestion for prompt action. Directions: In the spaces proceeding the statement list the sequence. 5. List the sequence for the good news strategy. (1)_Open with the good or neutral news __________________________________________________________________________ (2)__Follow with adequate details or descriptions _________________________________________________________________________ (3)___End pleasantly ________________________________________________________________________ Chapter Six/Seven Directions: In the space preceding each sentence, write T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. ___T__ 6. The objective of a refusal message is to say no and still maintain goodwill. __T___ 7. State or imply the bad news in the opening statement of a bad news message. __F___ 8. When you prepare a bad news message, use the direct message pattern. __T___ 9. Buffers do not contain...
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...BUSA 2105, Fall 2015 Sections 01 and 03 Communicating in the Business Environment Instructor: Melanie Strickland Brown Office: Howard Jordan – Room E-mail: brownme@savannahstate.edu Mobile/Text Msg: 912-398-9823 Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-6:00 p.m.or by phone/text most of the time COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will cover basic principles of effective business communication. Written communication components include reports, positive and negative letters, emails, and resumes and cover letters. Oral communication components include brief summaries of exercises, a mock interview, a team presentation, and meeting management skills. Also, the class will cover cross-cultural communication, personal interaction skills, and business etiquette with a focus on electronic communication. Written documents and oral presentations must include correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. PREREQUISITES: 1. You must have successfully completed (grade C or better) CSCI/CISM 1130, Computer and Its Applications. 2. You must have successfully completed (grade C or better) ENGL 1102, English Composition II. Remember: You are responsible for insuring that you have met the prerequisite requirements. If you are on the official roll of this course, you are certifying that you have satisfactorily completed these prerequisites prior to enrolling in BUSA 2105. If, at any time, we discover that this certification is invalid, you will be withdrawn...
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...Chapter 13: A) List eight key steps to finding a job in today's market. Pick one step and explain in detail its significance for your career. (25 words) 1) Writing the Story of You 2) Learning to Think Like an Employer 3) Researching Industries and Companies of Internet 4) Translating Your General Potential into a Specific Solution for Each Employer 5) Taking the Initiative to Find Opportunities 6) Building Your Network 7) Seeking Career Counseling 8) Avoiding mistakes B) Explain how you plan, organize, write, and complete your resume, including choice of formats. Which do you prefer, and why? (50 words) When initiating my resume, I first have to take into consideration my employer. Which qualities/skills are they looking for, I’m I the right fit. Most commonly, I would use the functional and chronological resume to organize. But let’s say a previous job I had a few years ago, actually has more skills in what my “hopefully new employer” is looking for, than I will use the reverse order resume. Usually the format I will use is a header with my information (name, address, number, and email), career objective, education, skills, work experience, honors, and references. When writing my resume I highlight and point out the main key points I want them to see right away. Again, this is taking into account the skills they are looking for. I also make sure everything is clear to read. For instance, not using abbreviations they won’t be able to understand on their own...
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...Human Resource Management Paper Robert Moore Ashford University Human Resources Management BUS303 Beverly Williams January 11, 2014 Abstract Human Resource Management is a management process for an organization workforce, or human resources. Every organization need a Human Resources Management department. This department to the organization because this department is design to attract, select, train, assess and reward employees. This department is also responsible for the leadership within the organization and making sure that the employment and the labor laws are kept within standards. Human Resource Managers are like the eyes and ears for the chairman and vice president of the organization. Even though some organization do not have a Human Resource Management department there are people put in place to be in that department. Human Resource Management Paper Human resource management is designed to increase the performance and the improvement of an employee’s objectives and ambitions within the organizations. In order to be a successful HRM there are some aspect that help a HRM be successful. These aspects are human resource planning, recruitment, and selection, EEO and Affirmative Action, Human resources development, Compensation and benefits, Safety and Health, and Employee and labor relations are the main issues for all Human Resource Management. This essay will identify why these aspect are the primary function for all Human Resource Manager and which...
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...specific chapters in This is Who We Hire, I never contemplated finding job employment in such detailed steps. These books aided me in learning techniques to help in informational interviews, shadowing, networking, and resume writing. They will further help me during the interview process for internships and future employment. As a part time student at UCF, my plan is to complete the pre-requisite courses and the Primary Business classes needed in order to be admitted into a specific business major in the College of Business. I plan to continue informational interviews, shadowing, and expanding network contacts through social media and direct outreach. I will develop a preliminary draft of my resume and have it reviewed by various sources. I will contact, meet personally, and send out resumes to companies of interest to secure an internship. I will continue reviewing companies of interest, so that at the appropriate time, I can send a personal letter, email and/or call until securing employment. I have two pre-requisites and five Primary Business Core classes remaining before requesting admissions to a specific business major. I plan on taking one class this summer and two or...
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...Resume Review Amberly Locke COM/295 July 13, 2015 Dr. Ivonne Bates Resume Review As we prepare ourselves for a rewarding future career, we need something that can speak for us when applying for that future position. We need something to help us stand out and be chosen to meet for a face to face interview. A resume is will be our first line of communication to our new and future employment. It should show what we can and know how to do, our education and most importantly or experience that relates to the position we wish to apply. I have created several different resumes to fit the position I had choose to apply for in the past and I can say that not every time was I chosen to come in and meet with the company. Since then I had improved my resume and it has helped me land great positions to is leading me to my future career goals. Review Feedback I had recently updated my resume after getting hired with a new company. I had my mother, who has held several leadership roles in the past and now, to look over my resume and provide me feedback as to how I can make it better for any future opportunities. First thing she has told me was that my skills and experience listed where great but, a bit lengthy. She has mentioned that since I am no longer seeking employment in the medical field, which I held for about 4 to 5 years, it is irrelevant to what I hope to apply for in the future in Accounting and/or Administrative work. She has informed me that my resume’s...
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...preparation for career fair, I focused on how to present myself and what companies I wanted to visit. I updated my resume in response to the suggestions made when I turned it in for one of the previous assignments in Business 101. In order to keep a professional appearance, I bought special resume paper at the Illini Union Bookstore rather than using standard paper. Once I had my resume up to date and my business professional attire ready, I researched the companies attending career fair. I looked on Handshake to see the companies attending and wrote down the ones I wanted to check out. As a result, I already had a game plan before attending the fair. As I was heading to the fair, I met someone on the bus who was also going, so we decided...
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...Let’s skip ahead to when you finally finish school. Hooray! Now it’s time to get a job. This chapter is all about helping you get your dream job. There is no way for me to see all your skills and experiences just by looking at you. Sure I could google your name, search for your facebook profile, or call around to ask about you, but that would take up far too much time (and time is money to your possible employer). If you told me everything about yourself, I would only remember a quarter of it (and probably not the quarter that would get you the job). You need to put it all together on a very special piece of paper called a Resume. There are many ways to design your resume, but to get that dream job, you should follow some simple rules. 1. No matter how much you want to say, it must all fit on one page two sided and cannot be crowded. Extra pages will get lost. 2. Have your name in a large font at the top of the first page so there is no mistake about whose resume this is. 3. Include your contact information right after your name. Be sure to get the correct information here. You don’t want them to call someone else with a job offer. 4. It is a good idea to have a goal or purpose that describes what you want from this job. For example, you might be after summer time work or looking for a career to last you a life time. 5. Include a list of your skills. This is no time to be modest. 6. Next you will describe your educational background. This includes any certificates...
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... Ecleo Sr. Memorial National High School In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For English for Research II BY: LANCE SPENCER L. LLORCA JINCKEY F. SALAR BLESSY MAE G. QUIGAO DECEMBER 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TITLE………………………………………………………………………. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………… i CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND THE REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE INTRODUCTION 1 REVIEW OF RELATED RETELATURE 2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 5 HYPOTHESIS 5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 5 SCOPE OF LIMITATION 6 DEFINITION OF TERMS 6 CHAPTER II METHODOLOGY RESEARCH DESIGN 7 PARTICIPANTS 7 INSTRUMENT ...
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...Library Journal “The granddaddy of worker sites.” – US News and World Report “A killer app.” – New York Times One of Forbes' 33 “Favorite Sites” – Forbes “To get the unvarnished scoop, check out Vault.” – Smart Money Magazine “Vault has a wealth of information about major employers and jobsearching strategies as well as comments from workers about their experiences at specific companies.” – The Washington Post “A key reference for those who want to know what it takes to get hired by a law firm and what to expect once they get there.” – New York Law Journal “Vault [provides] the skinny on working conditions at all kinds of companies from current and former employees.” – USA Today VAULT GUIDE TO RESUMES, COVER LETTERS & INTERVIEWS © 2003 Vault Inc. VAULT GUIDE TO RESUMES, COVER LETTERS & INTERVIEWS HOWARD LEIFMAN, PhD, MARCY LERNER AND THE STAFF OF VAULT © 2003 Vault Inc. Copyright © 2003 by Vault Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this book is subject to change without notice. Vault makes no claims as to the accuracy and reliability of the information contained within and disclaims all warranties. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Vault Inc. Vault.com, and the Vault logo are trademarks of Vault Inc. For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, contact Vault Inc.150...
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...College of Business Administration Destination Kent State: First Year Experience Syllabus US 10097 Section [insert section #] Fall 2013 Required Texts: Taulbert, Clifton. Schoeniger, Gary. Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur. Eli Press, Cleveland, OH 2010 ISBN 978-0-9713059-3-9 Destination Kent State (DKS) Adapted for the College of Business Administration. Kendall Hunt Publishing, IA. 2012 ISBN 978-1-4652-2736-2 Other resources: www.kent.edu/business/Undergrad Faculty Instructor: Student Success Leader: Elizabeth A. Sinclair Chelsea Knowles 330-672-1286 or 306 BSA 330-XXX-XXXX easincla@kent.edu cknowles@kent.edu Office Hours: By appointment The purpose of this course is to help you make the transition to college life (academic and social) and help you learn how to improve and refine your academic skills. The instructors are prepared to assist in choosing (or confirming) a major; to discuss business career options; and to address the general requirements, policies and services of Kent State University and the College of Business Administration. This class is linked with Exploring Business and Human Communication. Some topics covered in Exploring Business will be explored further in this course. A requirement of Human Communication is the delivery of three speeches (a persuasive speech, an informative speech and a group speech.) This class will give you the opportunity to practice...
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...it. I can remember being a Junior in high school thinking about how time was flying by, and I am now about to be a Junior in college. You will be faced with many decisions, some harder than others, and you will have to make many choices. My first big decision was to join Phi Mu. I was not sure I wanted to join a sorority initially, but after I went through the recruitment process I realized how it really was going to be a great opportunity for me. I am so happy with my decision, and I think you need to join a sorority too because I know you will love it as much as I do. I know you are a bit hesitant about joining a sorority because you still want to be friends with your high school friends. I also understand that you prioritize academic clubs over social fraternities. Furthermore, the idea of your grades dropping is also holding you back from participating in a sorority. Allison, I understand you are happy with all the friends you have now, and you do not think you need to meet anymore people. Based on my experience, those girls that have been friends with you since the first day you met in eighth grade will continue to be your friends whether you participate in Greek life or not. Joining a sorority will not break up past friendships but only begin others. For example, I am still best friends with my four best friends from high school. Those are the girls that have been with me through some of the hardest times in my life. I know I can always rely on them whenever I need...
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...Personal Values (graded) Chapter 1 of our text focuses on an understanding of one’s place in one’s field through such things as personal traits, preferences, and values. Evaluate the list of personal values that employers seek, found on page 8 of our text. Share two of the personal values listed that you feel are the most important. Support your view with examples from personal work experiences when possible. week 2 Self-Assessment Exploration (graded) In anticipation of this week’s self-assessment assignment, go to http://www.rileyguide.com/assess.html and explore the many self-assessment sites presented. Without choosing sites that are fee based, take several of the surveys in a few different categories. Did your results confirm what you knew about yourself or did they surprise you at all? Name several of the traits, interests, skills, and/or values that you discovered and link them to success in your chosen field.week 3 SMART Goal Practice (graded) Let’s talk a bit about setting goals. Goals are easy to set but a bit harder to make a reality. This week’s lecture defines and gives advice on setting SMART goals. Review the lecture, and then try to rewrite one or two of the following general goals into one that is SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ATTAINABLE, REALISTIC, and TIMELY. After you have written your chosen goal, look at some written by classmates and provide feedback to them. General Goals: I want to lose some weight, I want to get a new car, I want to get a job in...
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...bea1_c01.qxd 12/12/01 10:20 AM Page 1 1 Importance of Cover Letters The cover letter you choose for transmitting your resume to an employer or important networking contact can be one of the most significant factors in the success (or failure) of your job-hunting campaign. In fact, a survey of nearly 600 employment professionals, conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), suggests some 76% of employers may automatically eliminate an employment candidate from any further hiring consideration, based solely on the quality of his or her cover letter alone. Further, 43% of survey respondents also reported they view the cover letter as equal to the resume in importance. When it comes to running an effective employment campaign, therefore, this data should cause you to sit up and take notice! (Note: A copy of the full survey, which covers both cover letters and resumes can be obtained by contacting SHRM by phone, (703) 548-3440, or by e-mail at SHRM.org.) If well written and informative, the cover letter can grab the reader’s attention, raise his curiosity, and stimulate immediate interest in your employment candidacy. In fact, if particularly well written, it can sometimes raise sufficient interest to compel the reader to extend an interview invitation without reading the resume document to which it is attached. By contrast, a poorly written cover letter can be disastrous to an otherwise successful job-hunting campaign, serving as an immediate roadblock...
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