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1. Ergonomics report – As an administrative professional, you are likely to spend a lot of time working at a computer. Develop a plan for your workspace at home or office that demonstrates ergonomic principles. Include:

• A description, in your own words, of how you will arrange or place your computer monitor, mouse, keyboard, and desk chair; in addition, describe your ideal posture and lighting.
• At least three images from Internet sources showing the ergonomic solutions for placement of a keyboard, monitor, and posture (be sure to cite the source of your image).
• A personal reflection on how this differs from your current arrangement at work or home, and how ergonomic principles will benefit you now and in the future.

2. Build workplace skills

From the board of directors to the office staff, meetings are commonplace in companies and other organizations. For each situation below, identify the type of meeting described and the format(s) that could be used for the meeting.

• The persons responsible for the overall direction of a company are meeting to discuss long-range plans and policies.
• A group of employees from one location is meeting to discuss the ongoing issue of office safety.
• A group of employees from locations around the country is meeting to write a recommendation for a new flextime work policy for the company.
• The manager of the human resources department is meeting with people who work in that department to discuss the progress of work assignments.
• Company representatives and customers from the United States, Germany, and India are meeting to learn about new products the company will introduce next quarter.