Office Management in all business and human organization activity is simply the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals. Office management comprises planning organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling and organization ( a group of one or more people or entities), deployment and manipulation of human resources, financial resources, technological resources, and natural resources or effort for the purpose of accomplishing a goal. This present modest-work has been prepared to provide students a comprehensive coverage of this subject and certain characterstics specific to office management. Every important topic has been covered in a simple and pragmatic language so that students can understand the subject well.
This book is targeted to office professionals whether they are new, mid-career or late-career employees. What most new employees lack today are soft skills. Soft skills are not like hard skills, such as typing, writing, or how to use software programs which are more commonly taught. Often overlooked, soft skills such as fostering good interoffice relationships, implementing good communication strategies, practicing effective email communication, being aware of your nonverbal communication, developing a thorough work plan, and perfecting your time management skills are just as vital for career success. Mid-career and late-career employees, although successful in their careers, may have never learned more advanced soft skills such as developing meaningful relationships at work, maintaining a work life balance, being a leader in the workplace, and leaving a legacy. Readers of this book will gain a new understanding of not only the importance of soft skills in the workplace, but they will learn about effective strategies and practical examples that they can implement in their own workplace, to empower them to be successful in their job and develop deeper, more meaningful relationships with their colleagues.
Soft Skills for the Workplace is a nontraditional approach to learning basic employability skills needed in today's workplace. Well-developed soft skills help an individual find a job, perform well in the workplace, and gain personal success in life and career. By studying this text, you will learn the soft skills that employers recommend, and require, of employees. Learning how to interact professionally with customers, coworkers, and employers is one sure way to prepare for your future. In today's workplace, it is necessary to have job-specific skills to perform on the job as well as know-how to interact with coworkers and customers. You may be the most qualified person in your field in terms of hard skills, but if you lack soft skills, you may have a challenge finding and retaining employment. No matter your career choice, Soft Skills for the Workplace will help you help you jump-start your future. In today's competitive work environment, well-developed employability skills can help you stand out in the crowd Soft skills are the new hard skills for the 21st century.
While there is a widespread belief that some people are born to lead, the existence of an 'ideal manager' is almost entirely a myth. Basic skills - the ones that most employees can learn - are often more important than personality traits. In Skills of an Effective Administrator, Robert L. Katz identifies the three fundamental abilities companies should seek to develop in their managers. Find out for yourself how these vital skills can be put to work today. Since 1922, Harvard Business Review has been a leading source of breakthrough ideas in management practice. The Harvard Business Review Classics series now offers you the opportunity to make these seminal pieces a part of your permanent management library. Each highly readable volume contains a groundbreaking idea that continues to shape best practices and inspire countless managers around the world.
Improve your vocabulary skills for the office and daily life with an easy-to-follow workbook that teaches you the facts you need to know to complete office tasks. Jennifer Wilkins, who helps adult learners achieve academic and vocational success as the owner of Pathways Educational Services, an adult learning centre, provides lessons, exercises, and strategies to help you further your career as an office professional. The workbook includes twelve modules and three review sections. The exercises introduce 365 words that are related to general office work. Each module begins with a list of words and their definitions to help complete the exercises that follow, and there are 142 exercises to complete. Whether you’re seeking help with a secondary-school business, an English as a Second Language program, or other training geared toward essential skills development, this workbook can help you. Get the tools you need to develop vocabulary and vocational skills, improve reading and oral communication skills, enhance problem-solving skills, and boost spelling and phonics skills. Success is right around the corner, and getting there can be quick when you use Essential Skills: A General Office Vocabulary-Building Workbook.
The fourth edition now brings the book up-to-date with the latest developments in office technology and practice. It has also been revised to incorporate the latest standards for NVQ Business Administration 1 and 2.
For courses in Microsoft(R) Office applications. Designed for a new generation of learners Trusted for over 15 years, Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Introductory , teaches students software the way they prefer to learn it -- by seeing and doing, rather than reading blocks of text. Each skill is presented in a highly visual two-page spread with step-by-step instructions so students can easily follow along. Real-world projects build critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills, while meeting MOS objectives. The 2019 edition includes new Skills 1-10 Instructional Grader projects requiring students to read the book and complete projects in tandem. It also has a wealth of new Mac OS(R) tips and best practices to ensure all students can learn and apply the skills effectively. Also available with MyLab IT By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab IT 2019 delivers trusted content and resources through an expansive course materials library, including new easy-to-use Prebuilt Learning Modules that promote student success. Through an authentic learning experience, students become sharp critical thinkers and proficient in Microsoft Office, developing essential skills employers seek. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab IT does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab IT, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab IT, search for: 0135768918 / 9780135768914 Skills for Success with Office 2019 Introductory, 1/e + MyLab IT w/ Pearson eText, 1/e Package consists of: 013536647X / 9780135366479 Skills for Success with Microsoft Office 2019 Introductory, 1/e 0135366585 / 9780135366585 MyLab IT with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Skills for Success with Office 365, 2019 Edition, 1/e
An in-depth exploration of what really lies behind our problematic behavioural patterns in the workplace, and a blueprint for the emotional skills we need to overcome them. Modern businesses place huge emphasis on technical training. And yet a lot of what determines the success or failure of organisations has nothing to do with the sort of hard skills taught at business school; instead, it comes down to the degree of emotional intelligence circulating in the workplace. This is a book that introduces us to twenty core emotional skills that can help businesses to flourish. They range from giving honest feedback, to accepting that it's OK to fail, to addressing jealousies and insecurities within teams. We learn about how our childhoods continue to have an often unhelpful impact on how we deal with colleagues, and the best ways we might speak so that others will listen. The book is informed by the practical work that the Learning and Development division of The School of Life carries out, endeavouring to change the culture within organisations around the world through teaching teams the art of emotional intelligence. It shows us not only how to be a more effective worker, but a more well-balanced human too.
"A book for executive assistants written by executive assistants...offers practical, creative strategies for achieving success and building leadership attributes, compiled from the diverse experiences of high-achieving administrative professionals in a wide variety of businesses and industries."--page [4] of cover.
