Overview Week 1 Week 1 – Monday May 16 – Sunday May 22TopicsSyllabus, semester scenario, business writing style, emails, and memosModeIndividual workReadingsOliu et. al. pages 265-290 and 172-184 The week’s Document DossierDeliverables1. Memo (20 points)Read the documents in the Document Dossier on Bb and use the information in them to create your memo. Your memo should be addressed to the individuals on the company’s management team (listed in the Semester Scenario document). The memo you create should · explain the current employment context in terms of The Great Resignation · lay out the differences between benefits and perks· explain the potential benefits and drawbacks of including employee perks· list several possible low-cost perks that you will investigate· close by indicating that you will continue to research and investigate perks options and will be in further contactYour memo must · use the correct format· be clear and concise· use business appropriate language and tone· cite the documents used in the memo appropriately (the document on business writing v. academic writing explains how to do business citations – review that document if necessary)2. Weekly memo (15 points)Write a memo to me that · introduces yourself· indicates your understanding of the major policies outlined in our syllabus· details any questions or concerns you have about the class at this point. · also do some informal online research to generate and list at the end of your memo at least 10 ideas for perks that workplaces can offerRemember, your weekly memos must follow correct memo format (including TO: FROM: DATE: and SUBJECT:), include an informative and appropriate subject line, professional style/tone, and be clear, concise, and correct. Additionally, the memo must address all issues specified here thoroughly, clearly, and thoughtfully.
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