EU Institutions: Roles and Responsibilities
European Parliament
It has 705 members and a president, elected by direct universal suffrage for a period of 5 years. It is organized into affinity groups by political ideology.
Committees
Formed by members of different groups for the study of specific subjects. The functions of the Parliament are:
- Legislative function, together with the Council.
- Budgetary function.
- Function vs. Democrats on the commission.
Council of Europe
Consists of the Heads of State or Government of the Member States, as well as its
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Time Off Request for a Friend’s Birthday
Subject: Request for Time Off for Friend’s Birthday
Dear [Manager’s Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request some time off work to celebrate my close friend’s birthday. The details are as follows:
Reason for Leave: My friend’s birthday is coming up, and we have planned a special celebration. Given our long-standing friendship, I would like to be present for this important occasion.
Duration of Leave: I kindly request two days off,
Read MoreUnderstanding Departmentalization and Organizational Structures
Models of Departmentalization
1. Geographic (Territorial or Regional)
- Grouping by location.
- Useful when an organization develops its activities in varied and dispersed locations.
Advantages:
- Speedy model.
- Ideal for adapting to local conditions.
- Economical in terms of management and control (local responsibilities defined).
Disadvantages:
- Less specialization (standardization).
- Higher operational cost.
2. Product Departmentalization
- Based on manufacturing/commercialization for each product.
- Ideal if manufacturing
Customer Interaction and Direct Marketing Strategies
Keys to Interaction with Customers
The interaction with the customer (CL) is built on:
- Organizational Knowledge:
- The ESAS (Assuming this is a specific system or entity) must document, record, and return knowledge flows.
- This includes information derived from experience.
- Business Interaction within the ESAS:
- Should enhance:
- Empowerment (workers becoming essential elements of the system).
- Teamwork.
- Commitment.
- Should enhance:
- Interaction with the Outside:
- The ESAS should push management towards interactive relationships with
Globalization: Impact on Economy, Society, and Culture
Topic 13: A Globalized World
1.1. Globalization and Advancement of Communication Technologies
New communication technologies have made economic globalization possible. At the global level, this has led to:
- Industrial relocation and dislocation: Industries can be located anywhere in the world where there are more advantages, and they can split their operations.
- Increased information services and culture: Essential for understanding markets, encouraging consumption, and navigating communication networks.
Understanding Organizational Structures and Departments
What is an Organization?
An organization is a group with a set of responsibilities, rules, and norms of behavior that all its members must abide by. This benefits the environment, allowing a company to achieve certain objectives.
What is Organizational Structure?
The organizational structure serves any organization to achieve its objectives effectively.
Departments
A department is one or more divisions of the organization. It is a well-defined area, division, or branch of an organization over which a
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