You are to write a two page summary of what you think it takes to be a good manager and why (or why not) you think you have what it takes to become a good manager. (If you don’t think you do have what it takes, that’s okay, but you still have to explain why in a professional manner.)
Be sure to include any background information that supports your position such as present or past work experience, sports positions, military service, etc. Be sure to include any relevant material from our text (this will require APA citation format).
Since this is an introduction to business class your style is to be direct and convincing.
Format:
- You are to use a Memo format (To: My name, From: your name, Subject: Why I would make a good manager)
- Microsoft Word document: 11/2 spacing / Times New Roman no. 12 font.
- Any outside sources should include in-text citations and a reference page (APA format)
The intention of this paper is to be persuasive so make sure your style is direct and convincing.
Some basic fundamentals that will be expected are as follows:
Your essay should be divided into three distinct parts: Introduction / Main Body / Conclusion.
- Your essay should combine both Explanation and Argumentation when establishing purpose.
- Your writing style should be formal (i.e. assume that your audience is made up of business managers senior to you).
- Specialized language is not necessary and you should avoid at all times the use of informal language or slang.
- Make every word count. Your audience is pressed for time and does not want to read one extra word.
- Hint: Be careful not to over use the 1st person pronoun: “I”.
- Grammar and spelling count, be sure to properly edit and proof-read your document prior to submission.