Communications Specialists DATE: Fall 2000 SUBJECT: How to Write a Successful Memo This memo's purpose is to explain how to write a memo that successfully conveys a message accurately, concisely, and coherently. Memos are the major form of internal communication in most organizations, so it is vital that business writers understand how to draft these important documents effectively. This memo will cover the correct memo format first. Then, it will discuss clarity and conciseness, consistency and
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These questions have been prepared by students of BUSL301 Session 3 2012-2013. Note – I have not checked or altered them - some aren’t very clear – some may be wrong - there are spelling errors etc. Nonetheless they are still practice (but remember students don’t prepare the midsession test – I do) The ANSWERS provided by students are at the end of the questions Try the questions then look at the suggested answers 1. Which of the following statements is most accurate? a) Shares are always transferable
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accounting setting. Students are exposed to various topics related to interpersonal and group communications within the context of applications to the accounting field. Students will develop skills in the forms of written communication, including memos, e-mails, business letters, and reports. Other topics include communication ethics, collaboration, information utilization, critical thinking, and professional competence and values. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for
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Energy, Technology, Infrastructure, Capital Finance and Consumer & Industrial. GE also operated a cable and TV broadcasting network. A decision was made several years ago to divest of this operation because it was no longer compatible with the corporations’ long term strategy. Comcast is also a multinational conglomerate whose operations center on cable and wireless technology. According to Reuters, in 2011, Comcast closed a merger with General Electric Company to form a new company named NBCUniversal
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was able to respond, and he tentatively approved her budget request. Before he did so, however, he said that he wanted a memo from her on how her blog would provide a competitive advantage. He wanted that memo so that he could include it in the documentation he would use to justify the expense to his manager. The knowledge presented in this chapter will help her write that memo. An optional Extension for this chapter is CE3, “Knowledge Management and Expert Systems.” Study Questions Q1 Q2
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| Syllabus School of Business HRM/319 Version 1 Human Resource Information Systems | Copyright © 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course focuses on the interface of the human resource management functions of an organization with computer technology. It identifies issues involved in creating, implementing, and maintaining human resources systems and the benefits of human resources systems. The class explores key topics in depth using computer
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Accounting Information Systems CHAPTER 6 CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 6.1 a. The "internal environment" refers to the tone or culture of a company and helps determine how risk consciousness employees are. It is the foundation for all other ERM components, providing discipline and structure. It is essentially the same thing as the control environment in the internal control framework. The internal environment also refers to management's
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[hide] * 1 Definition * 2 Scope, practice, and application * 3 Differences between financial accountancy and management accounting * 4 Traditional vs. innovative practices * 5 Role within a corporation * 6 Specific methodologies * 6.1 Activity-based costing (ABC) * 6.2 Grenzplankostenrechnung (GPK) * 6.3 Lean accounting (accounting for lean enterprise) * 6.4 Resource consumption accounting (RCA) * 6.5 Throughput accounting * 6.6 Transfer
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