Overview
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Instructions (same as those for previous forum articles)
- Read the article (see link below). Most articles are written for a general audience, you might need to carry out some basic online research to further understand some parts of the articles.
- Comment on what you found (you need to pick at least one of the options below)
- Interesting about the article OR
- What problems you foresee with the topic the article discusses OR
- Similar topics or technologies that you have read about that are related to the article OR
- Respond to a comment from one of your classmates
To obtain credit for your contribution to the forum, any contribution that you make to the forum should be between 80 and 140 words long. Make sure you cite your sources if you are referring to an external reference.
Grading Rubric:
50 pts - Comment length is between 80 and 140 words.
50 pts - Comment follows content guidelines (see a, b, c or d above)
employee challenge letter
- Identify a role for yourself as the letter writer. This may be a real situation or a position to which you aspire. (For example, you may identify yourself as a manager, teacher, organization officer, etc.)
- Identify the role of the subject of your letter of recommendation AND the situation that is of concern. It could be an ongoing behavior, a one-time error in judgment, or an observation that you want to address.
- Write a letter to document your position as supervisor, in appropriate formal letter format, that includes the following elements:
- Direct and clear introduction of the purpose of the letter
- Relevant information that documents the concern
- Reference to the company policy, procedural guidelines, and performance expectations, as appropriate
- A statement of expectations for future performance
- A statement indicating how future performance will be assessed
- Positive statement about your support for the letter’s recipient and information about your role as a mentor and resource person
- Submit the letter via WORD document. Save document as CONS 3450J__Employee_Challenge_Letter_LastName
This letter writing activity is one way to carefully assess the way you form opinions and write a lasting document to support your position. Whether you are writing a research report, position paper for an editorial, or a letter such as this, you must be careful to document your opinions with facts so that your case is supported. One must be careful to avoid spouting opinions that are emotionally driven and unsubstantiated with facts or data. Credibility is at stake, In the case of written reprimands or performance reviews, appeals and legal issues can arise when proper documentation is not in place. Thus, the way you write becomes a strong reflection of your ability to lead and supervise people.
Journal topic 9:Would you consider leadership in your current organization? Why or Why not? What are three of the best skills for a person in leadership at your organization?Journals assignments require a minimum of 150 words. Please use full sentences and proper punctuation when answering the questions posed for each topic.