Business Planning A Business planning is a process that involves the creation of a mission or a goal for a company, as well as defining the strategies that will be used to meet those goals or mission. The process of business planning can be very broad, encompassing each aspect of the operation, or be focused on particular functions within the overall corporate structure. Often, business planning involves the utilization of resources within the company as well as engaging the services of consultants to assist in designing and implementing the plan. B There are several points in the life of a business when the process of business planning is an essential task. Starting up a new company involves performing at least rudimentary business planning in order to address such factors as defining the goals of the company, obtaining operating licenses, incorporating the business if appropriate, and defining the basic structure for the new business. Along with these factors, business planning will also address the issue of what goods and services to offer and how to go about producing those core products. C A second stage when business planning comes into play is when an existing company wishes to expand operations. The business planning will determine what is needed in order to manage the expansion process, especially in regards to financing new facilities, expanding sales and marketing efforts, or designing a new communications infrastructure to meet the needs of the expansion. It is not unusual for consultants to be called during this type of business planning, as the process often involves a drastic overhaul of the company’s operations. D Business planning may also be advantageous in the event of acquisitions. For example, Company A decides to buy Company B and integrate their operations into the overall company structure. This will often mean developing a business plan that addresses issues such as negotiating new service contracts with vendors to include the acquired company, combining some functions or physical locations in order to maximize efficiency, and rearranging departmental functions and the personnel who will staff those departments. It is necessary to make out what the company will be like through planning.
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Don’t Share Too Much Information with Co-Workers There are several reasons for not sharing personal information with your co-workers. You may not want to burden your co-workers. As I alluded to, also, did not trust your co-workers to keep your secret. There are people around, and we all know someone like this, who will think nothing of talking about you. Some people are very matter-of-fact about it and just assume there’s nothing wrong with telling others whatever you told them. Some may be malicious and intend to cause harm by spreading information. By the time you find out you’ve shared your story with the wrong person, it’s usually too late. Those of you who have been around dogs know that a dog will show its submissiveness to a more dominant dog by exposing its belly. When you share personal information, especially information that shows your weaknesses, you may be "exposing your belly" to your co-workers. If your position at work requires you to exhibit strength and control, such as a managerial position, you may be showing just the opposite by sharing certain information. Here’s what Elizabeth Mitchell, a senior editor, had to say about this," Decisions are made and impressions formed about us while at work that are used for different reasons than those with our families and friends. For example, a person being considered for a promotion would benefit from having an image of strength, excellent judgment and good interpersonal skills. How might your recent disclosure to your colleagues that you are divorcing your alcoholic husband, just obtained a restraining order in fear for your life and are worried about making your house payments, affect your chances for promotion You can’t sleep, fear you are depressed and need support from friends during this trying time. In this situation, a wise employee would make an appointment with an Employee Assistance Program counselor and use his or her friends and family for support, letting colleagues at work know, perhaps, that he or she is divorcing but keeping the details scant. " As mentioned earlier, revealing too much about yourself may give people the wrong impression or rather the impression you don’t want them to have. In general, you do want to preserve some level of privacy. Susan Heathfield says, "When you have worked in a particular work place for a long time, people will tend to know more about your personal world, simply from longevity. As an example, they know when you took a week off work when your mother died. They know you left for the day when your son got sick at school. This level of knowledge about each other is fine and, depending on the work place, almost unavoidable ..." Brian Mairs, a career expert, gets straight to the point, "If you don’t want to hear it in the neighborhood pub, don’t mention it around the water cooler. If it is a thing of pride (new car, new house, new baby, etc), go ahead and share the joy. If it is a thing of privacy (family problems, etc. ) keep it to yourself at work. Find a professional therapist, or somebody you trust to keep a confidence (such as a Priest or Rabbi), to discuss such things. " As with anything else, you are the only one who can decide what, and how much information you want to share with your co-workers. The words of wisdom provided by my colleagues certainly give you something to think about. In the end, though, the decision is yours. And the consequences are yours to deal with. If opening up your personal life is what you feel comfortable to do, realize that there will be no line between the "work you" and the "real you". That may be fine for some people, and as a matter of fact preferable for many. A lot of people would feel uncomfortable and unhappy exhibiting a different persona at work than they do at home. Do what you need to do, as long as it doesn’t interfere with doing your job. According to Elizabeth Mitchell, when he or she is faced with a divorce, a wise employee should
A ask the colleagues for help and support.
B conceal the fact and keep it a secret.
C get advice from experts and comfort from friends and family.
D show an image of strength, excellent judgment and good interpersonal skills.
Don’t Share Too Much Information with Co-Workers There are several reasons for not sharing personal information with your co-workers. You may not want to burden your co-workers. As I alluded to, also, did not trust your co-workers to keep your secret. There are people around, and we all know someone like this, who will think nothing of talking about you. Some people are very matter-of-fact about it and just assume there’s nothing wrong with telling others whatever you told them. Some may be malicious and intend to cause harm by spreading information. By the time you find out you’ve shared your story with the wrong person, it’s usually too late. Those of you who have been around dogs know that a dog will show its submissiveness to a more dominant dog by exposing its belly. When you share personal information, especially information that shows your weaknesses, you may be "exposing your belly" to your co-workers. If your position at work requires you to exhibit strength and control, such as a managerial position, you may be showing just the opposite by sharing certain information. Here’s what Elizabeth Mitchell, a senior editor, had to say about this," Decisions are made and impressions formed about us while at work that are used for different reasons than those with our families and friends. For example, a person being considered for a promotion would benefit from having an image of strength, excellent judgment and good interpersonal skills. How might your recent disclosure to your colleagues that you are divorcing your alcoholic husband, just obtained a restraining order in fear for your life and are worried about making your house payments, affect your chances for promotion You can’t sleep, fear you are depressed and need support from friends during this trying time. In this situation, a wise employee would make an appointment with an Employee Assistance Program counselor and use his or her friends and family for support, letting colleagues at work know, perhaps, that he or she is divorcing but keeping the details scant. " As mentioned earlier, revealing too much about yourself may give people the wrong impression or rather the impression you don’t want them to have. In general, you do want to preserve some level of privacy. Susan Heathfield says, "When you have worked in a particular work place for a long time, people will tend to know more about your personal world, simply from longevity. As an example, they know when you took a week off work when your mother died. They know you left for the day when your son got sick at school. This level of knowledge about each other is fine and, depending on the work place, almost unavoidable ..." Brian Mairs, a career expert, gets straight to the point, "If you don’t want to hear it in the neighborhood pub, don’t mention it around the water cooler. If it is a thing of pride (new car, new house, new baby, etc), go ahead and share the joy. If it is a thing of privacy (family problems, etc. ) keep it to yourself at work. Find a professional therapist, or somebody you trust to keep a confidence (such as a Priest or Rabbi), to discuss such things. " As with anything else, you are the only one who can decide what, and how much information you want to share with your co-workers. The words of wisdom provided by my colleagues certainly give you something to think about. In the end, though, the decision is yours. And the consequences are yours to deal with. If opening up your personal life is what you feel comfortable to do, realize that there will be no line between the "work you" and the "real you". That may be fine for some people, and as a matter of fact preferable for many. A lot of people would feel uncomfortable and unhappy exhibiting a different persona at work than they do at home. Do what you need to do, as long as it doesn’t interfere with doing your job. In the first paragraph, the main reason for not sharing personal information with your co-workers is that
A some people cannot keep your secret.
B some people feel it a burden to listen to you.
C some people may use it to do harm to you.
D some people take it for granted to talk about you.
Hiring Non-U.S. Citizens A seek B request C search D research
Although the majority of firms in the United States hire U.S. citizens, the (19) for the world’s best talent may require crossing the U.S. borders. This is increasingly (20) in industries such as software development, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace, where high-ability, low-cost talent can be found in Russia, India, Taiwan Singapore, China, and Korea. However, hiring foreign nationals for U.S. firms is not as easy as you might think. There are a number of (21) to overcome when hiring non-U.S. citizens.
B. For example, documenting and (22) the credentials of foreign nationals is difficult. For example, if the applicant has attended a non-U.S. university, how do the institution and the degree (23) compare to what would be found in the United States To get around overseas educational idiosyncrasies, some companies like Mobil Corporation (24) their own screening tests for basic skills in reading and math. Other companies, such as the Knowledge Company in Fairfax, Virginia, employ work-sample tests, where, for example, an (25) for an engineering job would be asked to submit drawings and plans for a certain product, which would be (26) by experts.Also, the typical criminal background (27) is difficult because, except the most serious crimes, there is little information within the United States regarding crimes (28) in other countries. Beyond this, the American Foreign (29) Practices Act even (30) U.S. entry of foreign businesspeople who might have bribed government officials in their home countries—even if that is not against the law in those countries.
C. Finally, even if one is able to obtain the necessary data for making an informed hiring decision with (31) to a foreign national, the U.S. Department of Labor (32) the employer to show that the employ of this person will not adversely affect wages and working conditions of U.S. citizens who work in (33) occupations and no U.S. citizens are willing and able to do the work at that specific time.
Hiring Non-U.S. Citizens A restrictions B limitations C barricades D barriers
Although the majority of firms in the United States hire U.S. citizens, the (19) for the world’s best talent may require crossing the U.S. borders. This is increasingly (20) in industries such as software development, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace, where high-ability, low-cost talent can be found in Russia, India, Taiwan Singapore, China, and Korea. However, hiring foreign nationals for U.S. firms is not as easy as you might think. There are a number of (21) to overcome when hiring non-U.S. citizens.
B. For example, documenting and (22) the credentials of foreign nationals is difficult. For example, if the applicant has attended a non-U.S. university, how do the institution and the degree (23) compare to what would be found in the United States To get around overseas educational idiosyncrasies, some companies like Mobil Corporation (24) their own screening tests for basic skills in reading and math. Other companies, such as the Knowledge Company in Fairfax, Virginia, employ work-sample tests, where, for example, an (25) for an engineering job would be asked to submit drawings and plans for a certain product, which would be (26) by experts.Also, the typical criminal background (27) is difficult because, except the most serious crimes, there is little information within the United States regarding crimes (28) in other countries. Beyond this, the American Foreign (29) Practices Act even (30) U.S. entry of foreign businesspeople who might have bribed government officials in their home countries—even if that is not against the law in those countries.
C. Finally, even if one is able to obtain the necessary data for making an informed hiring decision with (31) to a foreign national, the U.S. Department of Labor (32) the employer to show that the employ of this person will not adversely affect wages and working conditions of U.S. citizens who work in (33) occupations and no U.S. citizens are willing and able to do the work at that specific time.