And Technologies Tour 23-Applied Business Tools: Procedures Module 4. Administrative and Clerical
And Technologies Tour 23-Applied Business Tools: Procedures Module 4. Administrative and Clerical
Indang, Cavite
Compiled by:
This module belongs to:
Maizie Anne S. Modesto
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Preface
This module intends to identify the processes that are involved with
documentation, and the types of documentation that may be found in hospitality
office environments. Processing of documents may include (but is not limited to)
recording receipt or sending of documents, mailing (including bulk mailing),
photocopying, faxing, e-mailing, collating, binding, and banking.
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Table of Contents
Pre-Test …………………………………………………………………………………….2
3. Maintenance ……………………………………………………………..9
1. Spelling Rules…………………………………………………………..10
Post-Test …………………………………………………………………………………..23
References ………………………………………………………………………………..25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After the completion of this module, the student will be able to:
• Answer the pre-test questions before reading the learning topics covered in this
module.
• The pre-test will serve as a diagnostic exam which will gauge the level of your
knowledge regarding the topics.
• Make sure to read the lecture notes thoroughly and jot down unfamiliar terms and
take time to research its definitions by any means possible.
• Several learning activities and supplementary readings are required for some
topics which will further enhance your comprehension and understanding about the
subject matter so make sure to accomplish them.
• You may also be asked to watch video clips related to certain topics so please be
mindful of footnotes regarding the links to such learning materials.
• Do not forget to answer the post-test after completing this module since it is one of
the tools in assessing what you have learned from the included topics.
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PRE-TEST
True or False. Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is false.
___________3. Guest mails, client records, memos and letters are part of the
___________4. Cleaning of the office hardware such as the monitor, mouse and
___________7. A memo and business letter practically refers to the same document.
___________9. The Full Block Style is considered as the more attractive and
clerical duties.
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Chapter 4
“To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest
detail.”
– Georgio Armani
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Common Office Documents
• Guest mail
• Customer records
• Banquet orders
• Business letters
• Photocopying
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• Faxing
• E-mailing
• Banking
B. OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Parts of a Computer
• Monitor (or Screen or VDU - Visual Display Unit) -enables the operator to view
data (and to alter it before printing it out).
• System Unit containing CPU (Central Processing Unit) -can contain storage
devices such as a hard disk, floppy disk drive and CD ROM drive. A chip (called a
Central Processing Unit) within the system unit processes data and relays
messages to and from the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and printer.
• Keyboard -has the standard QWERTY layout with extra keys for specific functions.
The name comes from the first six letters (keys) appearing in the top left letter row
of the keyboard, read left to right: Q-W-E-R-T-Y.
• Speakers -play sound when sound-capable features are accessed on the
computer.
• Mouse -used to select menu options, text and graphics displayed on the monitor.
• Printer -is used to print text and graphics onto paper.
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Different Types of Computers
1. Notebook or Laptop -These are portable computers which are used by people
“on the go”. A notebook is similar in size to a standard book. A laptop is larger than
a notebook. They are both lightweight, very convenient but are not as fast as a
fixed PC, have a shorter battery life and can easily be damaged if not taken care
of.
2. Touch Screen PC -This is a PC that can be held in the hand. A touch screen
looks similar to a notebook/laptop monitor, though they can vary in style. A special
pen is used to access different menu options on the touch screen. There is no
keyboard or mouse.
3. Palmtops -Mini computers are designed to perform basic computer functions and
fit in the palm of the hand. Many are used in conjunction with a normal PC. There
are different styles available. You can transfer data from your PC to the Palmtop
as reference or to edit on the go. The palmtop is not as powerful as a PC.
Palmtops can be connected to the internet, or to a PC and are useful when
travelling to send and receive email.
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Hardware pertains to the physical components of a computer system, that is,
everything that you can touch. Examples include: computers, digital cameras,
modem/routers, printers, fax machines, hard drives etc.
The software refers to the programs used on a computer which includes system
software (such as Windows, Mac OS etc.) and application software such as
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc. System software is necessary in order to run a
computer and all applications within it. Additional examples include web or internet
browsers such as Google, Safari and Windows Explorer, cloud services and file
sharing applications like Dropbox, Google Drive and AirDrop.
Drives are used to store and access data. A hard disk drive is a permanent storage
device within your computer. Floppy disk, USB/Memory sticks and CD ROM drives
allow you to read data from portable media (CDs, floppy disks and external hard
drives).
Video Card
A video card fits inside your computer and determines the resolution (fineness of
information) and number of colors your monitor can display. In addition to color,
some video cards allow the display of graphics such as graphs, circles and
geometric designs as well as text.
Memory
The memory is not a permanent storage place for information. It is only active while
your computer is turned on. When your computer is turned off the memory is erased
from the computer. This is called Random Access Memory (RAM). To avoid losing
your work you should save data on an external hard drive or a disk (i.e. hard disk or
floppy disk) for permanent storage.
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ROM (Read-Only Memory)
ROM holds data/instructions relating to your computer e.g. ROM may store small
programs that can change the configuration of your computer. The data/instructions
held within ROM memory cannot be altered. When your computer is turned off the
data/instructions within ROM will remain.
RAM is a set of memory chips that hold data temporarily. This data can be accessed
and edited as required. When you turn off your computer the data stored within RAM
is lost. When you open a program, it is placed in RAM. When you exit a program, it is
removed from RAM. If a machine crashes, all that is in RAM, i.e. programs and/or
data, is lost.
Important to Remember!
Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
- Cleaning of your keyboard, monitor and mouse
- Clearing paper jams, changing cartridges and cleaning the
- Even printer paper require correct storage to ensure that they will be usable when
required
Routine maintenance
It is important that routine maintenance of business technology is carried out on a
regular basis to ensure minimal breakdowns.
Regular servicing by qualified or manufacturer-approved technicians will ensure that
all equipment is in the best condition possible to minimize breakdowns.
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C. DRAFTING CORRESPONDENCE
Spelling Rules
Here’s a tip: It’s a good idea to memorize these common exceptions to the rule:
seize, either, weird, height, foreign, leisure, conscience, counterfeit, forfeit, neither,
science, species, sufficient
• When you add a suffix that starts with E (such as -ed, -er, or -est) to a word that
ends in Y, the Y usually changes to an I.
Cry – cried – crier
Dry – dried – drier
Lay – laid (note the irregular spelling: no E)
Baby – babies
Family – families
Ugly – ugliest
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This is the dustiest old house I’ve ever seen. The best bakers make the flakiest pie
crusts. The soup needs the tiniest pinch of salt, and then it’s perfect. Seawater dries
out your skin.
The baby has been crying for almost an hour. The minute we brought in the new
puppy, our mother began laying down sheets of newspaper. We should spend some
time tidying before the guests arrive.
• If the word in question has two consonants before the Y, change the Y to I before
adding the suffix - ly.
Sloppy – sloppily
Happy – happily
Scary – scarily
• Typically, an E after a consonant at the end of a word is silent, but it does affect the
way you pronounce the vowel that comes before the consonant. The E makes the
vowel sound of the word (or syllable) long (like the I sound in kite) instead of short
(like the I sound in kitten). It’s important to get the silent E right, because its
presence or absence can change the meaning of a word.
The monkey bit me. Keep your fingers out of the cage: the monkeys bite .
-By adding the E to the end of bit, the word is changed from past to present tense.
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Don’t cut yourself on the sharp knives. The kitten is really cute .
-In this case, the silent E creates a completely different word.
• When adding a suffix like -ed, -er or -est, the silent E is usually dropped from the
end of the root word.
The dog bared his teeth at the mail carrier. The baby’s eyes were the bluest I’d ever
seen.
I dropped the heavy bags to the floor. Someone called for you earlier.
• Some words can be pronounced as either one or two syllables, but the spelling
remains the same:
Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the Earth.
In this sentence, which is a fixed expression, blessed is pronounced as two syllables:
bless-ed.
• Be particularly careful with words where a double consonant can change the
pronunciation and the meaning of the word.
Cacti are native to the desert . Would you like ice cream for dessert ?
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Spelling Rule 5: Plural Suffixes
• When do you add - s and when do you add - es to make a plural? It’s not quite as
arbitrary as it may seem. The rule is this: if a word ends in - s, - sh, - ch, - x, or - z,
you add - es.
I only had to take one bus; you had to take two buses. I only get one wish; you get
two wishes. I have a splotch on my shirt; you have two splotches. I’m carrying one
box; you’re carrying two boxes. Would you like a spritz of perfume? Two spritzes,
please.
I have one cat; you have two cats. I have one cup; you have two cups. I have one
shoe; you have two shoes. Where is my other shoe? I have one ski; you have two
skis. How am I supposed to ski? I have one toque; you have two toques.
• Be careful of words that don’t change when they’re pluralized (e.g., fish, sheep,
moose). If you’re unsure, check the dictionary.
• Be sure to also check out this list of commonly confused words to help you choose
the right spelling of words with similar meanings and pronunciations.
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Different Letter Styles
• Each part of the letter is • Recipient’s address and • Uses the same layout as
placed against the left-hand the salutation are placed Modified Block Style,
margin of the page (the against the left-hand except that the first line of
sender’s address, the date, margin. each paragraphis
the inside address and the • Each paragraph is indented from the left-
salutations). blocked against the left- hand margin.
• Supplementary parts such hand margin. • The most traditional and
as enclosures, file numbers • Sender’s address is conservative style among
blocked to the right the three layouts.
and copy notations are also
margin.
blocked.
• Date is in line with the
• Attractive, modern layout sender’s address.
that is easy to read. • The complimentary close
and signature blocks are
centered in line with the
writer’s address and the
date.
• More conservative style of
layout
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A business letter is a type of letter which serves as a means of communication,
written for various commercial purposes. These may include a business deal or
proposal, complaint, warning, notice, invitation, declaration, information, apology and
other corporate matters (www.targetstudy.com/letters/business-letter/).
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Writing Good News Letters
• Opening Paragraph - write about the good news.
For example: “Although the warranty on your heater ended six months ago, we have
decided to replace it without further charge."
"We overestimated the costs of repairs to your roof. The account will be $700.00
less than we
anticipated.”
• Middle Paragraphs - provide the compete details and information on the matter.
For example: “Our repair staff have thoroughly tested the heater over three months
and found that…"
• Ending Paragraph - repeat stating the good news.
For example: “Please call our office to make a suitable time for our plumber to fit
your new heater.”
“Our cheque for seven hundred dollars is enclosed in this mail.”
4. Introduction - aims to maintain contact and create goodwill and the opportunity for
future sales or business.
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• Ending Paragraph - close with a neutral or positive statement.
For example: “We can recommend an excellent tradesman to correctly install one of
our new heaters. Thank you for thinking of us for your heating needs.”
Rule of 7C’s
Filing Techniques
2. Numerical - Each file or piece of information is filed in number order, from lowest
to highest, according to the number on the document (for example, invoice
number) or the customer number.
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4. By subject - Records are sorted according to the subject matter and filed
alphabetically. This allows information on the one topic, or subject, to be easily
located.
Storage of data
MS Windows Directory
Other than on the hard drive, data may also be stored on:
1. USB memory sticks
2. External hard drives: important in case of computer failure to safeguard large
amounts of information
3. Floppy disks or CD Roms: remember that a limited amount of information can be
stored here, so it is a good idea to compress the file to accommodate large amounts
of data. They are becoming obsolete, in favor of the above.
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Deleting Temporary Files
Temporary files are backup files that are automatically created by the computer
in case a document is lost.
Retrieving a Document
Windows Explorer
- “Search”
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E. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Solution 1: If your computer does not start, begin by checking the power cord
to confirm that it is plugged securely into the back of the computer case and the
power outlet.
Solution 2: If it is plugged into an outlet, make sure it is a working outlet. To
check your outlet, you can plug in another electrical device, such as a lamp.
Solution 3: If the computer is plugged in to a surge protector, verify that it is
turned on. You may have to reset the surge protector by turning it off and then back
on. You can also plug a lamp or other device into the surge protector to verify that it's
working correctly.
Solution 4: If you are using a laptop, the battery may not be charged. Plug
the AC adapter into the wall, then try to turn on the laptop. If it still doesn't start up,
you may need to wait a few minutes and try again.
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Problem: All programs on the computer run slowly
Solution 1: Run a virus scanner. You may have malware running in the
background that is slowing things down.
Solution 2: Your computer may be running out of hard drive space. Try
deleting any files or programs you don't need.
Solution 3: If you're using a PC, you can run Disk Defragmenter. To learn
more about Disk Defragmenter, check out our lesson on Protecting Your Computer.
Solution 3: Press and hold the Power button. The Power button is usually
located on the front or side of the computer, typically indicated by the power symbol.
Press and hold the Power button for 5 to 10 seconds to force the computer to shut
down.
Solution 4: If the computer still won't shut down, you can unplug the power
cable from the electrical outlet. If you're using a laptop, you may be able to remove
the battery to force the computer to turn off. Note: This solution should be your last
resort after trying the other suggestions above.
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Problem: The sound isn't working
Solution 1: Check the volume level. Click the audio button in the top-right or
bottom-right corner of the screen to make sure the sound is turned on and that the
volume is up.
Solution 2: Check the audio player controls. Many audio and video players
will have their own separate audio controls. Make sure the sound is turned on and
that the volume is turned up in the player.
Solution 3: Check the cables. Make sure external speakers are plugged in,
turned on, and connected to the correct audio port or a USB port. If your computer
has color-coded ports, the audio output port will usually be green.
Solution 4: Connect headphones to the computer to find out if you can hear
sound through the headphones.
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POST-TEST
I. Identification
____________2. The most useful office equipment used for various document
processing such as e-mailing, researching and communicating.
____________5. Letter style which has the recipient’s address and the salutation
placed against the left-hand margin.
____________8. Part of the system unit which determines the resolution and
number of colors your monitor can display.
____________9. Paper, toner, bulbs and other items that must be constantly
replaced as they are used up or consumed by office equipment.
II. Enumeration
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KEY TO CORRECTION
PRE-TEST
1. T
2. T
3. T
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. F
8. F
9. T
10.T
POST-TEST
I. Identification II. Enumeration
1. Backup 1. Alphabetical
2. Computer 2. Numerical
3. Geographical
3. Tablets/Ipads 4. By subject
5. By keyword
4. Business letter 6. Chronological
5. Modified Block style
7. Notebooks/laptops
6. Memorandum 8. Touch screen PC
9. Palmtops
7. Non-routine maintenance 10. Tablets/Ipads
8. Video card
9. Technology consumables
10. Random Access Memory (RAM)
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REFERENCES
• www.edu.gcfglobal.org
• www.grammarly.com
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