1. GMAT/GRE Analysis of an Issue Trajkov Marko, markostrajkov@gmail.com, Aleksandar Smiljković, aleksandarsmiljkovic@gmail.com University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics Practicum in Business Communication 1/9

2. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue 24.11.2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 2 Table of contents Defining an issue Introduction to an analysis Issue elaboration Final conclusion /9

3. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue 24.11.2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 3 Defining an issue The following is given problem: “Medium-sized software company has decided to introduce a specific dress code policy rules that all employers must agree with while they are at work in that company. Is this decision of the company correct?” /9

4. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue 24.11.2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 4 Introduction to an analysis The company made poor decision because of the next three reasons: – Employees can be displeased with the work – Cost of the uniforms – Employees may refuse wearing uniform /9

5. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue 24.11.2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 5 Issue elaboration (1) Employees can be displeased with the work – Reducing productivity – Increasing in the number of people who leaves the company – Choosing the uniform that is suitable for the most of the employees /9

6. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue 24.11.2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 6 Issue elaboration (2) Cost of the uniforms – Calculate total costs – Deciding is spending money on other things is better option /9

7. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue 24.11.2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 7 Issue elaboration (3) Employees may refuse wearing uniform – People feel comfortable in clothes they are wearing – Everyone has a right to wear what he or she want – How should we treat them? /9

8. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue 24.11.2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 8 Final conclusion A lot of reasons against can be found: – Employees can be displeased with the work – Cost of the uniforms – Employees may refuse wearing uniform Introducing a specific dress code policy rules can have some benefits for the company, but possible consequences can be bigger. /9

9. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics - Practicum in Business Communication, GMAT/GRE, Analysis of an Issue 24.11.2010. Marko Trajkov, Aleksandar Smiljković 9 /9 Questions and Answers Contact e-mail: markostrajkov@gmail.com