Conflict in the workplace is examined.

Can you get me started on this? One reading is an abstract from an article about e-mail as a source of conflict. Think of an example from your own workplace experience where some form of message created a conflict, crisis or problem. Use only examples from business, profession or workplace - NOT family or friends. The message might be from you or from a coworker, but think of one message - not several. What do you believe caused the conflict: words, form, tone or other source? Give a reason for your belief about cause of conflict. How could conflict have been avoided? What can the rest of us learn?

Lies: personal examples and how they can harm individuals and organizations are provided.

Just need some assistance here... Read the following: • Mazur, T. (1993) Lying. Issues in Ethics, (6)1. http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/iie/v6n1/lying.html Lying is a form of persuasion. Think of an example from your own, first-hand business, workplace or professional experience when someone lied to you. Do NOT describe lies from a politician, or celebrity. Briefly describe the lie. Describe harm done to the people and/or organization. Do you believe the lie was justifiable, given the circumstances?

Writing a "negative" letter is modeled.

Think of a time when you had to write a negative letter OR when you received one. Do NOT choose an example of a negative letter with legal implications, such as terminating employment or threatening disciplinary action. What made the letter effective? Do you believe there are ways to soften the blow and maintain goodwill after the negative letter? Why or why not?

Overuse of PowerPoint?

Can you help me out with this? Here is Edward Tufte's critique of PowerPoint http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/ppt2.html If you believe PowerPoint has been overdone, what do you recommend instead?

Mock interview questions are posed.

Imagine that you are being interviewed by a graduating high school senior (or college senior). This young person wants advice: he or she wants a job like yours "What do I have to do? What is the most important advice you can give me?" he (or she) is asking. "Was there an element of luck in your career choice and/or success? If yes, can you explain?" These questions are investigated.