Office Procedures for the 21st Century

by Burton, Sharon C.; Shelton, Nelda J.

• ISBN13: 9780135063897
• ISBN10: 0135063892
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Loose-leaf
• Copyright: 2010-02-08
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This market-leaderhelps students acquire the office and interpersonal skills needed to excel in any organization. Its proven approach means students acquire these skills quickly and chapters introduce a range of topics including file management, time management, employment skills, basic financial forms, problem solving, human relations and more! This edition features more on communication, references Microsoft Office 2007, and expands the office simulation to include both functional and cumulative exercises. New chapters address the medical and legal office and new assignments develop employer-ready skills.

Table of Contents

Part I

Chapter 1 Understanding the Changing and Challenging Office

Chapter 2 Human Relations

Chapter 3 Preparing for Your Job Search

Chapter 4 Managing Your Work, Time, and Other Resources

 

Part II

Chapter 5 Communicating by Telephone

Chapter 6 Building Communications Skills

 

Part III

Chapter 7 Processing Mail

Chapter 8 Records Management

Chapter 9 Handling Financial Procedures

 

Part IV

Chapter 10 Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Visitors

Chapter 11 Making Travel Arrangements

Chapter 12 Planning Meetings and Conferences

 

Part V

Chapter 13 Developing Effective Oral Presentations

Chapter 14 Preparing to Meet the Challenges

Chapter 15 Working in a Medical Office

Chapter 16 Working in a Legal Office