the INDIRECT approach

I really struggled with using the "indirect approach" in the first few letters we had to write for our MIS class. It was hard for me to understand the concept and the purpose of using the indirect approach. I couldn't understand why it was so important to "beat around the bush" as I called it. Why can't we just say, "No, you can't get a refund." or "You have been declined for our credit card." Saying, "We think you're a great person and we love you as our customer, but maybe you should withdraw your application" seems a little....strange.

Like I said, at first I couldn't understand the purpose, but I have now come to understand. I agree with the "indirect approach" to an extent, but I don't believe in "beating around the bush". Sure, I think we sure sugar coat it up a little, but I also think we need to tell it how it is. Down and straigh to the point.

Archaic? I don't think so....

"No longer current or applicable"
-definition of archaic by 'thefreedictionary.com'

I believe that letter writing is still very important in today's world. Although there is new technology and new ways that COULD replace letter writing, I don't think it should be wiped out all together.

Writing a formal letter is very important in a business environment. It signifies that something is important enough to take the time to sit down, think through things and write in a correct format.

Writing an informal letter to someone also signifies that you took the time to write by hand (which takes longer for most than typing an email or send a text).

What should we wear to a business interview?

"The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to dress professionally for a job interview."
-Alison Doyle, About.com

Like this quote says, what we wear to our interviews is extremely important. What we wear is what our possible, future employer will remember us by.

For a business interview, men should wear:

• A solid, dark colored suite with a white (or a coordinating colored) long-sleeve shirt.
• Conservative tie and belt
• Dark socks and shoes
• Neat hair-cut and trimmed nails
• Limit after shave

For a business interview, women should wear:

• A solid, dark, modest suite with a coordinating colored blouse
• Neutral colored nylons and conservative shoes that you can walk comfortably in
• Limited jewelry (no dangling earings), make-up and perfume
• Professional hairstyle and clean nails

Business...

When I was in high school I took a few Marketing classes that sparked my interest in the world of business. Once I came up here to Utah State University it was an easy choice for me to go into something business. Since I found marketing interesting I decided to make it my major!

This semester I am taking ECON 1500 which has introduced me into the world of economics. It has been interesting to learn about how the price of a good can effect the quantity demanded and how the quantity demanded can effect the equilibrium.

I am also taking MIS 2100 where I am learning about management information systems and the world of computers. The world of organization through Microsoft Excel.

ACCT 2010 where I learn how to calculate complex numbers and juggle different accounts.

CALC 1100 where I stretch my brain to its absolute limits.
And last, but not least, MIS 2200 where I learn.....well you know what we learn!

While my life is challenging at times and full of homework, I have thus far enjoyed my introduction into the world of BUSINESS.