Office Competencies Flashcards
What is global marketplace?
Global marketplace is the buying and selling of goods or services throughout the world
Name the 4 activities that makeup office competencies.
Word processing, Data processing, Information management, and transmission and General managing and communicating
What is word processing?
Word processing is creating written documents such as letters or reports by using software programs and computers
What is desktop publishing?
It is producing high-quality printed documents that include both text and graphics
Give two examples of desktop publishing.
Newsletters and Brochures
What are the 3 essential skills needed for preparing many types of documents on a computer?
Have a large vocabulary, have knowledge and skill in use of software programs and keyboarding with speed and accuracy
What is data processing?
Data processing is collecting, organizing, analyzing, and summarizing data
What are 3 basic competency skills for data processing?
Ability to be consistently accurate, ability to interpret data and maintain an organized workstation
What is general managing and communicating?
It is handling work time and tasks efficiently, creating and monitoring schedules, and tracking and reporting the progress of tasks or projects
What is Information Management and Transmission?
It refers to organizing, maintaining, and accessing data. Transmission refers to sharing information both within and outside the organization
What are the 3 skills needed for Information Management and Transmission?
Have the ability to work with others, give attention to details, and find the information needed
What are the 3 basic skills needed for general managing and communicating?
Establish priorities, establish schedules and meet deadlines, and motivate others to complete work
