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CHAPTER 11
Business
Etiquette, Ethics,
Teamwork,
Meetings
Instructor:
Nguyen Bich Tra, MA
tranb.iscsc.vnu@gmail.com
0904674741
Instructor Only Version
2010 Thomson South-Western
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How to Be Professional
on the Job
Be punctual.
Speak and write clearly.
Apologize for errors or misunderstandings.
Accept constructive criticism.
How to Be Professional
on the Job
Present yourself pleasantly with good
hygiene and grooming.
Choose attractive, not distracting,
business attire.
Demonstrate self-control.
Avoid public arguments and
disagreements, including in written
documents and e-mail.
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Mary Ellen Guffey, Essentials of Business Communication
How to Be Professional
on the Job
How to Be Professional
on the Job
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Promoting Positive
Workplace Relations
"She was a formidable candidate in 2008. She was a great
supporter of mine in the general election. She was an
outstanding secretary of state. She is my friend. I think she
would be an excellent president,"
Obama said at a news conference in Panama.
Promoting Positive
Workplace Relations
Use correct names and titles.
Choose appropriate workplace
topics.
Avoid negative remarks.
Listen to learn.
Give sincere and specific praise.
Act professionally in social situations.
Mary Ellen Guffey, Essentials of Business Communication
Responding Professionally
to Workplace Criticism
Responding Professionally
to Workplace Criticism
Disagree respectfully and
constructively if you feel the
comments made are unfair.
Look for a middle
position.
Learn from
criticism.
Offering Constructive
Criticism on the Job
Encourage
two-way
communication
.
Avoid anger,
sarcasm, and a
raised voice.
Keep it private.
Mary Ellen Guffey, Essentials of Business Communication
Characteristics of Successful
Professional Teams
Characteristics of Successful
Professional Teams
Small size, diverse
makeup
Agreement on
purpose
Agreement on
procedures
Ability to confront
conflict
Mary Ellen Guffey, Essentials of Business Communication
Use of good
communication
techniques
Ability to collaborate
rather than compete
Shared leadership
Acceptance of ethical
responsibilities
Before
the
meeting
During
the
meeting
Ending the
meeting and
following up
During
Ending and
following up
During
Ending and
following up
During
Ending and
following up
During
Ending and
following up
During
Ending and
following up
Distribute minutes.
Check to see that all assigned tasks
are completed by agreed-upon
deadlines.
Placing
Calls
Receiving
Calls
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Receivers
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End
Role Play
Making the Sale
Make a call to a prospective customer to educate him about the product
or service your company offers. Suggest a product to a customer, based
on his needs.
Role Play
Conducting Interviews
Conduct effective employee interviews. Act as the potential employees,
while your human resources staff or managers conduct mock interviews.
Which questions are appropriate, how to ask follow-up questions and
the best ways to get potential employees to share their experience and
reveal their personalities.
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