Working Smart - Softcover

Schulman, Madelyn L.; Kowadlo, Bonnie F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0538439181 ISBN 13: 9780538439183

Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub, 2004

With the growing popularity of work-based learning programs, Working Smart offers real world applications and project-based learning with opportunities for building teamwork skills. Content covers current technologies including Internet, and SCANS competencies. This product is a learning tool that provides valuable help for students who want to build or augment workplace skills and competencies. The product is designed to help students develop competencies in four basic areas: 1. Preparation for the first days on the job, expectations, and good work habits are dealt with. (SCANS: critical thinking, knowing how to learn, sociability, and self-discipline.) 2. Effective communication on the job -- developing and applying good communications on the job. (SCANS: following and giving instructions, using traditional and newer technologies, and good communications in customer relations.) 3. Human relations topics for getting along with others in the workplace. (SCANS: interacting effectively with coworkers and supervisors.) 4. Decision-making skills are enhanced through topics such as evaluating performance, setting goals, dealing with setbacks, and preparing for advancement. (SCANS: reading, writing, speaking, listening, decision-making, and self-management.)

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Review:

UNIT 1: STARTING YOUR FIRST JOB 1. Getting Ready for the First Day on the Job 2. What You Can Expect from Your Employer 3. What Your Employer Expects From You 4. Developing Good Work Habits UNIT 2: SMART COMMUNICATIONS ON THE JOB 5. Importance of Communicating 6. Developing Listening Skills 7. Communicating in a Business Organization 8. Applying Communication Skills UNIT 3: SMART RELATIONSHIPS ON THE JOB 9. Attitudes and Relationships 10. Your Relationship with Your Coworkers 11. Your Relationship with Your Supervisor 12. Coping on the Job UNIT 4: SMART MOVES ON THE JOB 13. Measuring Your Success on the Job 14. Planning Your Career

Synopsis:

Offers real world applications and project based learning with opportunities for building teamwork skills. Content covers current technologies, including Internet and SCANS competencies.

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