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    The document discusses three topics: 1. The idea box was introduced in the early 20th century by Kodak and Michelin to collect employee suggestions. While less common in the US and Europe now, it remains widely used in Japan where employee ideas can benefit companies. 2. A study of 1,500 US business managers found that 57% worked 46-60 hours per week and only 2% felt satisfied with their work-life balance. American managers generally feel overworked. 3. Some managers now work from home using technology, allowing more flexible hours and saving time/money from commutes. However, remote work can make collaboration and organization more difficult.

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    The document discusses three topics: 1. The idea box was introduced in the early 20th century by Kodak and Michelin to collect employee suggestions. While less common in the US and Europe now, it remains widely used in Japan where employee ideas can benefit companies. 2. A study of 1,500 US business managers found that 57% worked 46-60 hours per week and only 2% felt satisfied with their work-life balance. American managers generally feel overworked. 3. Some managers now work from home using technology, allowing more flexible hours and saving time/money from commutes. However, remote work can make collaboration and organization more difficult.

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    D011191079-RyanHabibFauzan Main Idea

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    The document discusses three topics: 1. The idea box was introduced in the early 20th century by Kodak and Michelin to collect employee suggestions. While less common in the US and Europe now, it remains widely used in Japan where employee ideas can benefit companies. 2. A study of 1,500 US business managers found that 57% worked 46-60 hours per week and only 2% felt satisfied with their work-life balance. American managers generally feel overworked. 3. Some managers now work from home using technology, allowing more flexible hours and saving time/money from commutes. However, remote work can make collaboration and organization more difficult.

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    ENGLISH ASSIGNMENT FROM UNIT 6 “MAIN IDEA”

    Nama : Ryan Habib Fauzan

    Nim ; D011191079

    Class : English C

    EXERCISE 1

    Modern Trends in Managament


    The “idea box” is a useful concept in management. It was first introduced in the
    early 20th century by Kodak un the United States and Michelin in France. The
    managers of these companies used idea boxes to collect suggestions from
    employees about improving production. Today the idea box is not to used much in
    the United States or Europe. However, it is used a lot in Japan. Japanese managers
    have found it to be a very valuable resource. Employees often know more than
    managers about the details of production. In the long run, their suggestions can
    make a real difference to the company. Employees who offer useful ideas may
    receive extra money in their paychecks.

    2. In a recent study, researchers interviewed 1,500 business managers in United


    States. They asked all kinds of questions about the managers habits and opinions
    regarding their world. The researchers learned that only 33% of the managers
    worked 40-45 hours. The majority of them (57%) worked form 46-6- hours a week
    and 6% worked over 60 hours. Only 2% of the managers said they felt satisfied
    and had enough time to do everything. The rest of the managers felt they did not
    have enough time for their families or their hobbies. The study showed that
    American managers are generally not happy with their working schedules.

    3. At present, some managers spend much of their working time at home,


    especially those who work a lot on computers. They can send their work to the
    company by fax or by direct computer connections. There are many advantages to
    working at home, including more flexible hours and better productivity. “Home
    managers” also save time and money they would have spent on transportation . The
    disadvantages may be the difficulty in organizing work and the loss of direct
    contact with colleagues. In the future, many more managers will be able to work at
    home, thanks to modern technology and telecommunication.
    EXERCISE 3
    Automobiles : Problems and Situations

    1. b. The new folding electric car has many advantages over regular cars.
    2. b. all new cars must now be equipped with seat belts
    3. c. Italy roads are the most crowded in the world.

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