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| goal | an end ambition, somthing to aim toward |
| long term | goal set for the future |
| short term goal | a goal set in order to accomplish something soon that will in effect help you to achieve a long term goal |
| immediate goal | goal set to be accomplished immediately in order to help achieve a short term goal |
| value | the worth attached to objects or ideas |
| priority | the importance of something to you |
| S.M.A.R.T | the acronym used when setting goals, stands for simple, measurable accountable, realistic, and timely |
| verbal communication | voice messages |
| personal space | space allowed between two or more people |
| co-workers | people who work together |
| passive aggresive | personality trait causing people to suppress their feelings |
| assertive personality | personality trait causing people to express their opinions without offending others |
| aggresive personality | personality trait causing people to be overly energetic and forceful with their opinions and request |
| analytical skills | ability to examine something by separating it into parts and studying their relationships and influences |
| decision making process | the thought process which leads to an action (or inaction) by considering alternative options |
| long term goal | goals set for one year or more |
| short term goal | goals set for less than one year |
| attitude | a mental position one possesses with regard to a fact, issue or belief |
| introvert | a person who is more comfortable with his or her own thoughts and feelings |
| extrovert | a person who enjoys sharing thoughts and ideas with others |
| ethics | moral rules and values governing the conduct of a person or group |
| leadership | the quality of a person allowing them to guide, direct or influence people |
| business | specifically designates the activities of those engaged in the purchase or sale of commodities or in related financial transactions |
| entrepreneurs | person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture, a person who starts their own business |
| business ethnics | the study and examination of moral and social responsibility in relation to business practices and decision making in business |
| research skills | skills needed to locate, analyze and present information |
| glossary | a list of terms and definitions used in the book |
| index | a database which allows you to locate a specific author, title or subject |
| table of contents | an outline or list of available chapters and sections |
| appendix | a section of supplemental materials or additional references |
| plagiarism | the unauthorized use of information |
| copy right laws | regulate the use of specific expressions or ideas except by the person or company who generated the idea |
| libel | using a false document or publication to damage a person's reputation |
| slander | false statements give to injure or defame a person's character |
| spread sheet | a screen oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen |
| database applications | an electronic filing cabinet where data can be stored, manipulated, reported and managed |
| operating system | software designed to control the hardware of a computer in order to allow users and application programs to make use of it |
| email | a system for sending and receiving messges electronically over a computer network or between personal computers |
| address book | provides a place to store email addresses , which can often be complex and difficult to remembe |
| attachment | allow the user to send electronic files as well as an email |
| netiquette | etiquette or proper behavior in the electronics environment |
| flamming | sending an immediate, angry overreaction to an email |
| shouting | typing a message in all capital letters |
| spam | unsolicited commercial email |
| phishing | an email falsely claiming to be an established legitimate business |
| family laws | laws designed to protect the rights and well being of family members |
| marriage | both parties must be at least 18 years of age to marry without parental consent |
| divorce | a legal dissolution of the marriage contract |
| community property | any property that is acquired through the labors of either spouse during the marriage |
| separate property | property that can be positively shown to have been owned prior to marriage or acquired during marriage by gift or inheritance and retained as seperate property |
| desertion | if a married person disappears for a certain period of time, the spouse is entitled to freedom from the marriage through this kind of divorce (average time = five to seven years) |
| adoption | laws vary from state to state about open and closed adoption policies |
| child support/child custody | parents are legally responsible for the financial support of their children until the children are 18 years of age (generally, non custodial parent is required to pay child support, determined by income and children's needs |
| child labor law | protects the young person's right to get an education without undue pressure to work long hours |
| Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 | entitles workers to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year following the birth or adoption of a child or to care for a family member with a serious health condition |
| flextime | provides employees some flexibility in scheduling the times of their workdays |
| compressed work week | employees work the same number of total hours each week, but compress their hours into fewer than five days |
| job sharing | one job for two people, splitting the hours and the salary |
| flexspace | allows employees to complete work assignments in places other than the office, such as home |
| telecommuting | form of flex space, using electronic transfer from home to office |
| diversity | the condition of being diverse, differing from one another |
| communication | process by which ideas, feelings, and information are shared: it involves the skills of listening, speaking, and writing |
| verbal communication | uses words to send and receive messages |
| non verbal communication | uses words to send and receive messages |
| mixed messages | someone does not say what he or she really means, affects the listener's perception of what the sender is communicating |
| feedback | response a person receives from a message sent |
| body language | communicating messages through gestures facial expressions and body movements, posture, walk, touch, folding arms, handshake |
| consensus | both individuals are able to see each other's point of view and choose a solution agreeable for both |
| accommodation | both individuals give in and find an agreement they can both live with. A combination of views |
| compromise | both individuals give in and find an agreement they can both live with, a combination of their views |
| friend | a close acquaintance, a person you know well and are fond of, a supporter or sympathizer, being helpful, reliable |
| dating | a form of courtship which involves a series of appointed meeting for social interaction and activities, an exclusive relationship may evolve between two people |
| group dating | several boys and girls spend time together, some call this hanging out |
| goal | something someone wants to achieve |
| obstacle | someone or something that hinders or prevents progress |
| conflict | a disagreement or clash between ideas, principles or people |
| racism | prejudice or animosity against people who belong to other races |
| discrimination | unfair treatment of one person or group usually because of prejudice about race, ethnic group, age group, religion, or gender |
| family patterns | a set of values and morals passed from generation to generation |
| social norms | things that are considered normal in a culture or society |
| stereotype | an oversimplified standardized image or idea held by one person or group of another |
| conflict management | when people face a conflict and deal with the issue |
| universiy | an institution for higher learning which offers teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools which award master's degrees and doctorates, and an undergraduate division which awards bachelor's degrees |
| college | an instution for higher learning which grants bachelor's degrees in liberal arts, science, or both |
| community college | a junior college without residential facilities which is often funded by the government |
| technical college | an adult educational institution providing courses focusing on agriculture, applied sciences, engineering, information technology, etc. |
| scholarships | a grant of financial aid awarded to a student, as for the purpose of attending a college often offered for academic achievement |
| financial aid | assistance given in the form of money to students who are unable to afford to pay for school |
| career ladder | the steps or positions one must work in order to become his or her own boss |
| lifestyles | the way of life or conditions in which a person lives, reflects a person's values, morals, financial situation and culture |
| socioeconomic status | involving both social and economic factors, some people live paycheck to paycheck while some are wealthy enough to never have to work |
| culture | patterns, traits, and products considered as the expression of a particular period, class, community or population, some cultures choose to live very conservatively, such as an Amish Community |
| values | principles, standards or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable, some people place more value on material items such as a car and a large house |
| work habits | the lifestyle one applies to his or her occupation, dedicating one's life to work may result in a modest interior of a house or a smaller family setting |
| reputation | the state of being held in high or low esteem and honor |
| vocational skills | relating to, providing or undergoing training in a special skill to be pursued in a trade |
| leisure | time available for ease and relaxation |
| stereotype | an often oversimplified or biased mental picture held to characterized the typical individual of a group |
| glass ceiling | an unacknowledged discriminatory barrier which prevents women and minorities from rising to positions of power or responsibiliy, as within a corporation |
| economics | study of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services |
