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Activity - “You Make the Call!”

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Here is an activity where, you make the call between management and ownership.

To begin, click on the phone, computer or newspaper to receive questions or a situation.

Drag and drop the options for who should be informed, consulted and who should make the decision.

If there is an activity remaining, you will see a red indication on the phone, computer or newspaper.

Answer the phone

Check your emails

Read the newspaper

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  • The World News
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Phone Call

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Hello, I’m the new auditor for your firm. I have a few questions concerning some expenses from the holiday party.

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  • Email #1
  • Email #2
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From: UnionRep@company.com

To: Manager@company.com

Re: strike vote

From: SallyReceptionist@company.com

To: Manager@company.com

Re: absence notice

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FYI

A vote was taken yesterday and 80% of our members declined your offer and authorized a strike starting next Monday morning.

Union Rep

Dear Manager

I will not be coming in for the next few days , personal matters

Yours truly

Sally the receptionist

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  • The National
  • The World news
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LOCAL FIRM FOUND GUILTY OF TAX EVASION

Thousands out of work after earthquake hits

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Actions

Clearly identify who should be consulted, be informed or decide on crucial business decisions.

Owners control strategic direction.

Managers control day to day operations.

Notes

Working in the business vs on the business.

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Answer the phone, go through your mail and check the news. Then figure out for each situation who should decide, be informed, or be consulted. Select the next button to continue.

What to do…?

Who should plan the next steps…?

What's next…?

So…?

Who should…?

Decide

Be informed

Be consulted

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Owner
Manager
  • Click the phone, computer or newspaper to receive the question or situation
  • Drag and drop the options for who should be informed, consulted and who should decide
  • When each of the questions are used, you will see a red 0 Notification beside the communication device
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