Foreign Affairs Secretary Complete Book (7th Edition)

Author: De Vries
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: This is a classic American reference book for secretaries, meticulously revised to guide professional office staff into the 21st-century computerized electronic office. The Complete Secretary's Handbook is specifically written for secretaries, providing quick and authoritative information across all areas of secretarial work. Presented to the readers is the brand-new seventh edition, introducing numerous new programs, methods, and time-saving techniques to meet the new demands of the global economy today. The book primarily features the following aspects:
- Many new contents have been added, such as magnetic storage media, macro commands in word processing, database systems and services, integrated software packages, CD-ROM technology, desktop publishing, voice mail technology, and remote conferencing.
- Updated content has been introduced to adapt to the current global business environment, covering topics such as international etiquette, conducting remote conferences, working with satellite offices, and writing international correspondence.
- Provides a completely updated list of common abbreviations, measurements, time zones and differences, and foreign exchange tables. The "Business Terminology" section covers office technology, accounting, finance, and more.
Additionally, the book includes effective letter writing and memos, electronic communication handling, travel arrangements, company bookkeeping and records, and how to maintain good interpersonal relationships with colleagues and customers.
Mary A. De Vries is the Chairman of The Editorial Office in Sedona, Arizona. With 25 years of experience in secretarial, administrative, and management work, she has written and revised over 30 best-selling books, including: Prentice Hall Style Manual, The Complete Wordbook, Professional Secretary's Encyclopedic Dictionary, and Legal Secretary's Complete Handbook.