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Explain What Effect Do You Think The Economy And Technology Have Had On The Field.

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Chapter One Discussion Questions:
Q1: Why and how is the job market for administrative professionals growing or declining? What effect do you think the economy and technology have had on the field?
A: The job market for administrative professionals is growing because they typically work in fields such as medical care and social services. Because of the new mandatory health care laws people have a better access to health care and this just one example of areas that is leading to a growth in this field of work. I think that technology can be beneficial in this type of job field. I think that because areas of the economy are growing such as in health care that it can only help and foster growth in this field. And technology also is important in advancement and growth because has opened …show more content…

Typing and keyboarding skills, along with spelling, punctuation and grammar are important technical skills to have for an administrative professional. Knowledge and being able to run and use different type of computer programs such as Microsoft, excel, spreadsheets, presentations software, and database management systems. Computers are just machines, so things go wrong so knowledge of the equipment used also is an important technical skill so that way you can troubleshoot problems if needed.
Q4: Why are interpersonal and communication skills especially important for someone in an administrative assistant role?
A: Interpersonal skills are important as an administrative assistant’s role because being able to successful communicate with employees, coworkers, and clients makes the workplace run more effectively. It helps employees relate to their coworkers and clients which makes the work environment less stressful and ultimately more satisfying.
Q5: List several types of nonprofit organizations. Brainstorm some typical tasks and administrative assistant might do in each

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