Business Foundations: Management, HR, and Organizational Principles

Differences Between Formal and Informal Organization

There are two key distinctions between formal and informal organizations:

  1. The formal organization comprises the structured relationships and official channels that exist within a company. In contrast, the informal organization consists of personal relationships, such as friendships or emotional connections, that develop among employees.

  2. The formal organization defines job roles, reporting structures, and official communication channels, often documented

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Unforgettable Experiences: Reviews of Top Series, Hotels, and Airlines

The Last of Us: Emotion and Survival Masterpiece

Can a video game adaptation truly capture the essence of its source material? The Last of Us, the HBO series based on the famous PlayStation game, proves that it can—and even surpass expectations. Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, this post-apocalyptic drama delivers a gripping, emotional, and visually stunning experience.

When I first watched The Last of Us, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had played the game before, so I knew the story was

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Job Application Documents & Interview Fundamentals

Understanding Key Job Application Documents

What is a Résumé?

A résumé (from French, meaning “summary”) is ideally a concise summary of a person’s education, skills, and employment history when applying for a job. It does not list every detail of a profile, but rather specific skills customized to the target job. A résumé is usually one or two pages long and is typically written in the third person to maintain an objective and formal tone.

What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?

A Curriculum Vitae

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Employment Contracts and Organizational Structure for Businesses

Understanding Employment Contracts and Organizational Structure

Employment Contracts: Types and Termination

An employment contract is a formal agreement between an employer and an employee, where the employee is obliged to provide specific services on behalf of the employer and under their direction, in exchange for remuneration.

Types of Employment Contracts

  • Indefinite-Term Contracts: These contracts do not specify a fixed duration.
  • Fixed-Term Contracts: These contracts have a limited duration. There
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Key English Vocabulary for Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism & Hospitality Essentials

Event & Tourism Management Actions

  • Events: organize/arrange
  • Emergencies: handle/deal with
  • Room Occupancy: maximize/boost
  • Tours: book/organize
  • Staff: supervise/join
  • Individual Holidays: book/arrange

Types of Tourism

Leisure Tourism Categories

  • Holidays
  • Health and Fitness
  • Sporting Events
  • Education and Training
  • Culture and Religion

Business Tourism Categories

  • Professional Meetings
  • Exhibitions and Trade Fairs
  • Conferences and Conventions
  • Incentive Travel

Hotel & Travel Facilities

Hotel

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Optimizing Spain’s Labor Market: Flexibility & Vocational Training

Labor Flexibility Policies in Spain

Addressing the flexibility rigidities of labor relations between employers and employees is crucial. A crucial balance must be struck between protecting workers and providing flexibility for businesses. This means ensuring worker protection without discouraging employers, especially concerning the rigidities of permanent contracts, high firing costs, and difficulties in modifying working conditions in response to changes in the economic situation.

Spain faces significant

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