University of Belgrade Faculty of Mathematics Practicum in
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics Practicum in Business Communication GMAT/GRE Analysis of an Issue Trajkov Marko, markostrajkov@gmail. com, Aleksandar Smiljković, aleksandarsmiljkovic@gmail. com 1/9
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue Table of contents • Defining an issue • Introduction to an analysis • Issue elaboration • Final conclusion 24. 11. 2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 2 /9
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue Defining an issue The following is given problem: “Medium-sized software company has decided to introduce a specific dress code policy rules that all employers must agree with while they are at work in that company. Is this decision of the company correct? ” 24. 11. 2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 3 /9
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue Introduction to an analysis • The company made poor decision because of the next three reasons: – Employees can be displeased with the work – Cost of the uniforms – Employees may refuse wearing uniform 24. 11. 2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 4 /9
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue elaboration (1) • Employees can be displeased with the work – Reducing productivity – Increasing in the number of people who leaves the company – Choosing the uniform that is suitable for the most of the employees 24. 11. 2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 5 /9
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue elaboration (2) • Cost of the uniforms – Calculate total costs – Deciding is spending money on other things is better option 24. 11. 2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 6 /9
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue elaboration (3) • Employees may refuse wearing uniform – People feel comfortable in clothes they are wearing – Everyone has a right to wear what he or she want – How should we treat them? 24. 11. 2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 7 /9
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue Final conclusion A lot of reasons against can be found: – Employees can be displeased with the work – Cost of the uniforms – Employees may refuse wearing uniform • Introducing a specific dress code policy rules can have some benefits for the company, but possible consequences can be bigger. 24. 11. 2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 8 /9
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue Questions and Answers Contact e-mail: markostrajkov@gmail. com 24. 11. 2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 9 /9
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