Most managers welcome workers who are able to spot problems before they turn into serious risks. Drawing on your internship and work experience, can you identify a problem that could be solved with a small to moderate financial investment? Look for issues such as a lack of lunch or break rooms for staff; badly needed health initiatives such as gyms or sport club memberships; replacing low$-$gas$-$mileage, high$-$emission company vehicles; or introducing a recycling program.

YOUR TASK.Discuss with your instructor the workplace problem you have identified. Make sure you choose a relatively weighty problem that can be lessened or eliminated with a modest expenditure. Be sure to explain how the benefits merit the cost. Address your unsolicited letter or memo proposal to your current or former boss and copy your instructor.