The emergency management coordinator, who is also the person, my department director reports to, thinks my department, which has a major function as a call center and also serves as part of the communication hub during emergencies, would be the perfect group to manage the MD on call system. What are the possible problems and sol
The relationship between communication and identity. Identify how you currently communicate your gender, social, and cultural identities in face-to-face and in online environments. Explain whether you communicate these identities differently, and why. Please support your statements about how you communicate these identities with
1. How many channel levels are appropriate for your company's targeted business segment? Based on the number of channel members, should you use exclusive, selective, or intensive distribution? Why? 2. What types of retailers will your company use for distributing your product? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of usin
"Words carry the message. They would carry the same meanings with or without paragraphing. Therefore, paragraphing has no effect on communication." Discuss your view of this statement and provide an example which supports your analysis. Lesikar, R. V., Flatley, M. E., & Rentz, K. (2008). Business communication: Making connect
Evaluate this comment: "It's hard to argue against courtesy, but businesspeople don't have time to spend extra effort on it. Anyway, they want their documents to go straight to the point without wasting words and without sugar coating." What position would you take regarding this comment. Defend your perspective. Lesikar, R.
Team members may discuss projects by phone, by email, or face-to-face. What are some issues that may occur in each mode of communication? How might these issues affect team performance? What are some considerations or strategies that may facilitate communication among team members? Please include examples from your organization
Discussion 1: "Strategic Communication." Please respond to the following: A) The senior vice president of your company has resigned in the midst of buyout negotiations. You do not know all of the details but have been selected as a participant in the news conference to be held that afternoon to announce his departure. The ne
Suggest ways in which people can create an international communication forum while maintaining respect for different cultures and codes of conduct. Select a region of the world (other than North America) to investigate (I have selected China). Gather information regarding the region's perspective on the Internet, and discuss
First, choose five (5) different communication methods listed in Chapter 8 and identify an advantage and a disadvantage for each one. (The link to CH 8 is located in the attachment) Second, for the following four (4) scenarios, decide which method would be most effective and justify your answer. Draft a form of communication
Discuss the use of directness in operational communication and why it can be desirable. Can directness be overdone? In what circumstance might indirectness be appropriate ? Use examples for each.
Research a company at which you would like to work (not your current employer) and write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: 1. Create a brief job description for a position within the company you research that you would like to fill. 2. Discuss ways that goal setting could be used to motivate your performance
1. On the other hand, when communication in a culture is largely contained in explicit codes, such as words, or directly exchanging accurate messages, the culture is designated as _________________ context. A. global B. high C. low D. local 2. Which one of the following is not a political uncertai
Think of two misunderstandings you experienced when communicating with someone else at work, home, or school and explain both and then answer the following questions. Who was the sender? Who was the receiver? What was the message? What channel was used to send the message? What was the misunderstanding that occurred? How could
How has technology changed the communication process? Has technology changed the way people communicate in business? Provide two examples.
Select a company with which you are familiar and determine where that company may fall short in terms of communication. Provide specific examples of how these issues could negatively affect the company's bottom line. Create a list of best practices customized to your own style of communication in a business setting. Give specifi
If you could please provide an example that I can draw upon it would help tremendously. Thank you in advance. Choose a communication situation you recently experienced at your workplace or other organization you are affiliated with. Use the Human Communication process to analyze why or why not a shared reality was experienced
1) What are some examples of non-verbal communication? For a job interview, how does non-verbal communication come into play (from both the viewpoint of the interviewer and the interviewee)? 2) After a job interview has ended, do you follow-up with the interviewer? If so, in what ways? How quickly do you follow-up (the next d
We have talked so much about clear communication and its' importance in project management. Best practices used by firms to outsource project work relating to best practices has a lot to do with communication in the project management outsourcing as well. Some people really struggle with communication. Do you think that communic
Write a communication strategy memo. Focus on the actions you will take in terms of communication and do not try to solve the problems presented by the case.
How do leaders use communication to influence and persuade others? Think of someone you have known who is skilled in the art of persuasion. What makes this person an effective communicator?
Chapter 2 in book Supervision 11 edition ISBN# 9780324590920 1. What is meant by effective communication? a. Why is mutual understanding at the heart of any definition of effective communication? 2. With respect to the management problem of motivating subordinates to accomplish organiz
Project Description: The firm will develop a sophisticated online web portal infrastructure which will support quality improvement programs in five plants in different locations of the company. The manufacturing operations will have to report progress, submit data, share ideas, measure and monitor quality improvement initiatives
Q1. Provide an example requiring conflict management. Discuss how the incident was handled, what the results were, and what might have been done to improve the situation. Q2. List the types of communication in use on your projects. For each communication type determine the following: - The intent of the communication - The
I need help in answering this problem. I'm not sure Why is Sandra concerned about the inventory and accounts receivable turnover ratios and Travis' responses to them. Here is the problem: TheImex Computer Company has completed its fiscal year on December 31. 2010. The auditor Sandra Blake, has approached the CFO, Travis Wil
How and to what extent will information be shared throughout the organization regarding the new strategy? What and who should be considered when answering this question?
Knowing details about the culture of a prospective international client before a meeting assures a successful intercultural communication encounter. A Chinese businessman is coming to the United States to visit. -How should you handle the introduction, greeting, and handshaking? -How do you exchange business cards? -How
The first step in building a communication plan is to identify your key stakeholders. How would one identify a key stakeholder? How would one, then, determine which form of communication to use? Can (and should) there be multiple forms of communication going for each key stakeholders?
One of the most common workplace communication tools is a telephone. What key principles should you keep in mind when conveying a message via phone versus communicating by email? Include a clear description of phone and email etiquette in your response.
Differentiate between formal and informal communication and how each affects performance Describe techniques and behaviors to overcome communication barriers and provide effective feedback Describe assertiveness techniques that can be used to improve communication This research and writing exercise explores effective asse
Advertising: product, place/market where available, manufacturer, price, quality and quantity. Manufacturer's reputation goes a long way in helping a customer make up his mind to purchase the item. A customer will be prepared to pay higher price for the reputed manufacturer's product than to one manufactured by unknown producer,