Week 1 discussion
First, take a moment and introduce yourself to the class,
share your current status and what you hope to obtain from the course.
Second, how would you describe your personality within a
work environment? Also, knowing that not all personalities are compatible, what
is something that you could do to proactively attempt to work with a colleague
who has a personality that is incompatible with your own?
Week 2 discussion
Describes the idea of accountability, and being accountable
is critical today more than ever. Accountability can have both a positive and negative
effect on workplace relationships. Let’s use this discussion as an opportunity
to discuss how we can use techniques to maintain positive accountability. What
techniques can you use (or currently use) to hold yourself accountable? What
techniques can you use to hold others accountable for their actions? Also, how
do these accountability techniques impact workplace relationships?
Week 3 discussion
We have all heard the claim that “the customer is
always right.” Well, maybe we should pause for a minute. Is the customer
always right? Decide whether or not the customer is always right, and explain
your rationale. Also, share an example of great customer service that you
received directly or at least witnessed and what made it stand out?
Week 4 discussion
McClelland’s Theory- believes that individuals are motivated
by achievement, power, and affiliation, yet they tend to favor one over the
others. After reviewing and researching the theory, discuss which one seems to
motivate you the most (achievement, power, or affiliation), and explain why.
Week 5 discussion
I believe we all came across a co-worker that sends you a
business-related email.The email has numerous grammar and spelling errors. His
language is confusing and you are not certain what the message is stating. You
bring up the issue and he responds disgruntled and angrily stating that it was
only an email and you are overreacting. By utilizing the concepts from the
readings for this unit, how would you appropriately respond to this situation
as a professional?
Please include the name of the person or question to which
you are replying in the subject line. For example, ‘Tom’s response to Susan’s
comment.”
Week 6 discussion
Class, we all when through an interview at one time or
another. Discuss your feeling on taking a test before you are interviewed.
Do you feel that testing is important before an interview or
is testing just a waste of time. Please support your choice.
Week 7 discussion
Discuss how important is appearance at the interview. Do you
believe that appearance reflects on a persons personality and work. WHY?
Week 8 discussion
1.) What is your opinion of this course? Did it meet your
expectations? What suggestions can you offer for improvement of this course for
future students?
2.) Choose one topic covered and discuss what you learned
from the lesson and unit readings and how you will use the knowledge gained to
increase your professional skills. Be specific, and discuss how the lesson will
enhance your career and workplace success.
