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Please respond to the following:

Part 1: Share a time when you provided feedback to someone (e.g., informal colleague feedback after a meeting or presentation or formal feedback such as during a performance review). How was it received? What did you do well? Knowing what you know now, how would you have improved it for a better result and/or relationship?

Part 2: Share a time when someone provided you with feedback. How did it make you feel and what was your response? Knowing what you know now, would you have listened and/or responded differently?

Part 3: Respond to the following peer post:

I remember a time when I was precepting or teaching one of our newly hired nurses with no experience. I watched her interact with doctors on the phone, person, and with family members. She was very nervous which was understandable. I was in her shoes once too and I remember it just like it was yesterday when I was also a “baby” nurse just learning to take my steps. At the end of the day when we were recapping our day, I’ve given her feedback on how to approach doctors on the phone and in person as well as what to say and what not to say in front of family members and patients. It was received better actually by that particular nurse. She wasn’t upset because she knew I was only trying to help her. I was also mindful of how I delivered the message. I think there is a way to get our point across without sounding so harsh or so blunt.

When I first moved to this country when I was 11 years old from the Philippines, I understood English but not too well. I used to say “pardon” all the time just so the person would repeat what they say to me so I can understand it better. Back then, I remember I did very bad on my first essay. I received feedback from my teacher that I should do better and that I should see different examples and different techniques from my other classmates. Back then I felt so bad. I was so down and felt depressed at some point but I vowed to try harder. Knowing what I know now, I still think I would have responded the same way except now when I get feedbacks for whatever I do, may it be presentations or papers, I tend to be more open. I try not to take it personally and that I’m okay with constructive criticisms. I just look at it this way that the person was trying to help me improve my communication skills may it be through verbal presentations or written papers.

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Overview

You work for Winnie Widget, the president of Acme Widget Company. Acme is a small but growing company that has 26 current employees. The company is housed in an old factory building with several other small- and medium-sized companies. The area around Acme is very industrial and there are not many places to eat nearby. A number of employees have asked Ms. Widget to install vending machines in the office. Ms. Widget wants to keep employees happy but also wants to keep costs low. She needs your help. She has asked you to analyze the situation using a spreadsheet and to write up a memo in which you present the options and make a recommendation.

Directions

Part 1: Spreadsheet

Begin by consulting the relevant documents in the Project resources, including the employee survey and the brochures from two vending companies. Define the problem as precisely as you can and formulate the question you want to answer. Then, brainstorm possible solutions to the problem.

Next, complete the Spreadsheet in the Project resources to guide your analysis of the problem and possible solutions. Your spreadsheet should include:

• the number of employees who want each machine.
• the average purchases per day for those who responded “Yes.”
• the monthly costs to Acme for each option.
• the monthly cost for employees for each option.
• the total monthly cost (Acme cost + employee cost) for each option.

Use the spreadsheet to perform the required calculations. Do not perform calculations yourself (on paper, with a calculator, etc.). Make sure to use the following formulas and functions at least once:

• SUM
• AVERAGE
• PRODUCT or multiplication
• QUOTIENT or division
• COUNTIF or COUNTA
• IF

After you have finished the spreadsheet, answer the following questions, which are included at the bottom of the spreadsheet:

• Why is it useful to use formulas in this scenario?
• Which formula did you find most useful or hardest to use, and why?

This spreadsheet will be submitted as one of two deliverables for this Project.

Part 2: Memo

Flesh out the details of your top three solutions that you think you will present in your memo. Note the advantages and drawbacks associated with each solution. Remember there are nonmonetary considerations as well. You can certainly use your own real-world knowledge in coming up with solutions, but be sure to work within the framework of the information provided.

Analyze your top three solutions, and decide which one is best and the key reasons why. Then, write a business memo to Winnie Widget. Your memo should:

• briefly explain the situation.
• explain three feasible solutions.
• identify the best solution and explain why it is best.
• be written in standard format (see the Business Memo Purpose and Format resource in the Project resources).http://cfaresources.s3.amazonaws.com/AA%20General%…
• use appropriate language for its purpose (see Audience and Purpose resource in the Project resource).
• be free of spelling and grammar mistakes.

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