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Fulton-Calkins, Rankin & Shumack
Procedures and Technology
Chapter 1
Entering
the Workforce
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
The World of Office Administration
• The demand for administrative assistants
is strong and growing
• Both women and men choose office
administration
– As a career
– As a means of advancing within a company or field
2
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Typical Responsibilities
• Relieve management of administrative
detail
• Coordinate work flow
• Compose correspondence and reports
• Maintain the supervisor’s calendar
• Arrange travel
• Recruit, train, and supervise clerical staff
• Do Internet research
3
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Typical Responsibilities
• Meet and greet clients and visitors
• Coordinate and maintain records
• Set up and facilitate meetings
• Maintain staff weekly schedules
• Manage projects
• Answer the telephone
• Perform general clerical duties
4
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
The Growing Job Market
• Where the jobs are
5
EMPLOYMENT BY SPECIALTY, 2008
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive 46%
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants 37%
Medical secretaries 11%
Legal secretaries 6%
Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–11 Edition
• Temporary administrative assistants
• Virtual administrative assistants
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Education and Training
• Associate’s degree in office technology or
office administration
• College degree in business or a related
field
• Courses offered by
– Colleges and technical schools
– Placement agencies and professional organizations
• On-the-job training
6
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Employer Expectations
• Technical skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Customer focus
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Professionalism (a professional attitude)
• Productivity
• A strong work ethic
7
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Employer/Employee Responsibilities
• Cooperative effort with shared goals
• Employers
– Provide pay, benefits, and training
– Provide a safe and healthy work environment
• Employees
– Show commitment to producing high-quality
products or services
– Demonstrate hard work, loyalty, and goodwill
8
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
The Work World
• Office culture and language
• Types of organizations
• Formal organizational structures
9
Workplace Wisdom
Learning about the culture,
structure, and management
of your company will help
you perform your job better.
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Management Responsibilities
• Planning
• Organizing
• Managing information
• Recruiting and hiring
• Evaluating
10
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Management Challenges
• Dealing with a changing and diverse
workforce
• Coping with changing economic times
• Changing to stay competitive
11
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Understanding Your Organization
• Basic information about the industry
• Company products and services
• Departments with which you interact
• How your group contributes to the
organization's goals
• What the group needs from you
• Advice from coworkers on doing your job
12
© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1
Discussion Questions
• Which types of skills needed by
administrative assistant are the most
important (in your opinion)? Why?
• Is the name of the job position for a
person who completes the duties of an
administrative assistant important? Why
or why not?
13

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Ch01 the administrative professional

  • 1. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Fulton-Calkins, Rankin & Shumack Procedures and Technology Chapter 1 Entering the Workforce
  • 2. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 The World of Office Administration • The demand for administrative assistants is strong and growing • Both women and men choose office administration – As a career – As a means of advancing within a company or field 2
  • 3. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Typical Responsibilities • Relieve management of administrative detail • Coordinate work flow • Compose correspondence and reports • Maintain the supervisor’s calendar • Arrange travel • Recruit, train, and supervise clerical staff • Do Internet research 3
  • 4. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Typical Responsibilities • Meet and greet clients and visitors • Coordinate and maintain records • Set up and facilitate meetings • Maintain staff weekly schedules • Manage projects • Answer the telephone • Perform general clerical duties 4
  • 5. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 The Growing Job Market • Where the jobs are 5 EMPLOYMENT BY SPECIALTY, 2008 Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive 46% Executive secretaries and administrative assistants 37% Medical secretaries 11% Legal secretaries 6% Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–11 Edition • Temporary administrative assistants • Virtual administrative assistants
  • 6. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Education and Training • Associate’s degree in office technology or office administration • College degree in business or a related field • Courses offered by – Colleges and technical schools – Placement agencies and professional organizations • On-the-job training 6
  • 7. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Employer Expectations • Technical skills • Communication and interpersonal skills • Teamwork and collaboration skills • Customer focus • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills • Professionalism (a professional attitude) • Productivity • A strong work ethic 7
  • 8. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Employer/Employee Responsibilities • Cooperative effort with shared goals • Employers – Provide pay, benefits, and training – Provide a safe and healthy work environment • Employees – Show commitment to producing high-quality products or services – Demonstrate hard work, loyalty, and goodwill 8
  • 9. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 The Work World • Office culture and language • Types of organizations • Formal organizational structures 9 Workplace Wisdom Learning about the culture, structure, and management of your company will help you perform your job better.
  • 10. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Management Responsibilities • Planning • Organizing • Managing information • Recruiting and hiring • Evaluating 10
  • 11. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Management Challenges • Dealing with a changing and diverse workforce • Coping with changing economic times • Changing to stay competitive 11
  • 12. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Understanding Your Organization • Basic information about the industry • Company products and services • Departments with which you interact • How your group contributes to the organization's goals • What the group needs from you • Advice from coworkers on doing your job 12
  • 13. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Discussion Questions • Which types of skills needed by administrative assistant are the most important (in your opinion)? Why? • Is the name of the job position for a person who completes the duties of an administrative assistant important? Why or why not? 13