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BUS600 Management Communications with Technology Tools

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Importance of Communication

In a 250-300 word response, discuss why communication skills are important to organizational success and why recruiters focus so much on finding leads with good communication skills. What happens when there are problems with communications in the workplace (re-work, low morale, product delays, dissatisfied customers, etc.)? Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts.

DQ2 Ashford Learning Resources

Review the Writing Center & Library tab in the left navigation of the course. Explore the resources available, view demos/tutorials and read the guides. In a 250-300 word response, discuss how these resources will be of value to you in your program at Ashford. Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of our fellow students’ posts and offer suggestions on how they could increase the value of the resources they identified.

 

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Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Reducing Communication Barriers

In a 250-300 word response, identify what techniques you can implement to improve the likelihood that your communications will be received and understood as you intended. Can you identify and reduce the likelihood of barriers interfering with the communication? Give examples. Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts with your response to some of the examples they offer along with any ideas or suggestions to improve communication.

DQ2 Intercultural Communication Competence

In a 250-300 word response, critically examine your personal level of intercultural communication competence. Is it important for you to achieve a certain level of intercultural communication competence? Would enhanced intercultural communication competence help you personally? Professionally? Academically? Include examples in your submission and use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts.

 

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Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Technology and Communication

In a 250-300 word response, analyze how the use of technology has impacted organizational communication both positively and negatively. How has technology impacted the verbal and nonverbal cues used in interpreting messages? Provide examples to support your position. Use at least one resource to support your key points. Offer some additional ideas to others in this class by responding to at least two of your fellow students’ posts.

DQ2 Visual Presentations

In a 250-300 word response, describe a work report that you are required (or have been required) to complete on a regular basis. How would you present the information related to this report in a visual manner? Would a visual presentation enhance its effectiveness? Why or why not? Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts.

 

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Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Internal Communication

Internally, it may be necessary to communicate persuasively to a boss, peer, or subordinate. In a 250-300 word response, evaluate how or if your communication would differ in each situation. Would there be differences in the decision making process when involving these individuals? Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts.

DQ2 Listening

In a 250-300  word response, answer the following question: Do you believe most people are poor listeners or good listeners? What can organizations do to improve listening skills of employees? How can you improve your personal listening skills? Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts.

 

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Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 Conflict

In a 250-300 word response, describe a conflict situation you have experienced in the workplace. Explain the impact that the communication process played in resolving or escalating the conflict? What was the resolution? If positive, how could you incorporate that conflict resolution style in your communications? If a negative result, what recommendation could you make to improve the communication process. Use references to support your findings. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts with some suggestions or ideas of your own.

DQ2 Ethical Behavior

In a 250-300 word response, relate an organizational example of the use or lack of use of ethical standards in management communications. The example may be from your own workplace or from a business situation with which you are familiar. Support your answer by indicating why you believe it is an example of communicating in an ethical manner and why you believe the decision was made to communicate in the particular manner. Use references to validate your analysis. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts by commenting on the examples they have given.

 

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Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 Group Communication

In a 250-300 word response, analyze how communication in groups differs from individual communication. Are there unique challenges to communicating with groups? Provide examples. Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts.

DQ2 Business Presentations

In a 250-300 word response, describe how you would build rapport with your audience in a business presentation. What motivational strategies have you used in the past that were successful or what strategies have you seen speakers use that were effective? Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts.

 

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Week 1 Assignment  

Using APA Style

The purpose of this short research paper is to ensure proper understanding and application of APA style as required in all Ashford courses.

Using the Ashford Online Library, develop an annotated bibliography on one of the following factors that has had a significant impact on business and management communication in the past decade:

diversity

globalization and outsourcing

pace of life and work

evolving workplace technologies

influence of social media

ethical challenges

Your annotated bibliography requires at least six (6) peer-reviewed articles, full reference information, and a short paragraph description of the main findings.  You can visit the Ashford Writing Center for help with writing an Annotated Bibliography by clicking here (Links to an external site.).

To receive maximum points, all of the following elements must be included in your paper:

The paper

Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including the title), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a title page (Links to an external site.) with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must use at least six scholarly sources from the Ashford Online Library. One of the six sources may be the text.

Must include at least one direct quote from one of the sources (see Guidelines for Quoting Sources (Links to an external site.)).

Must include at least one summarized statement from one of the sources (see Guidelines for Summarizing Sources (Links to an external site.)).

Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 

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Week 2 Assignment  

International and Intercultural Communication

After reviewing section 2.4 of the text titled International and Intercultural Interpersonal Communication, visit The Hofstede Centre (Links to an external site.) (https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries/) and continue to explore national cultural dimensions. Here you will choose two countries to compare and contrast in terms of cultural dimensions.

Develop a two-page, APA-formatted paper that addresses the following:

Describe how the two countries are similar in terms of Hofstede’s six cultural dimensions.

Describe how the two countries are different in terms of Hofstede’s six cultural dimensions.

Given a scenario where two organizations, one located in each country, are to do business with each other, provide recommendations that would be beneficial in helping management address communications in terms of the different cultural perspectives. Your paper must be two pages (not including title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. You must cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

 

 

 

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Week 3 Assignment  

Communications Skill Assessment

Most of us have situations in which we find it difficult to communicate. Improving your written communication skills and being comfortable speaking to people are extremely important. Develop a two- to three-page APA-formatted paper in which you analyze your personal communication skills. Be sure to address the following:

Describe the assessment you used to analyze your skills.

Discuss your communication gaps.

Describe any additional training you need in specific areas of communication.

Analyze how you can improve your current communication skills to prepare you for advancement in your profession.

There is a communication skills assessment available at MindTools (Links to an external site.) to assist you with this assignment.

Your paper must be two to three pages (not including title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. You must cite three to four scholarly sources in addition to the textbook

 

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Week 5 Assignment  

The Impact of Workplace Bullying

Review the Wiedmer article regarding workplace bullying.

Develop a two- to three-page APA- formatted paper that responds to the following:

Provide a review of the article. Describe the impact of workplace bullying on both the victims and the organization.

Reflect on a time when you may have witnessed workplace bullying. Discuss at least two practices of workplace bullying addressed in the article that were applicable to your scenario.

Recommend at least two techniques from the article that management should implement to provide a positive impact on workplace bullying. Support your response with additional information from the textbook or additional research.

Your paper must be two to three pages (not including title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. You must cite two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

 

 

 

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Week 6 Assignment  

Research Paper

The Research Paper will be a comprehensive research review of the significant principles of management communications used to successfully achieve organizational objectives. For this assignment of a minimum of eight pages, you need to integrate material from the readings, multimedia, and class discussion boards, and also reflect on professional experience where possible. It is mandatory to include research from the classroom text as well as from six scholarly sources to support your views. Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. Use at least one professional example to address the topics below.

The following components must be included in order for the paper to be complete:

Explain effective communication norms in a business setting.

Describe the role of interpersonal communication both as a manager and as an employee. What specific techniques have you used to overcome barriers to communication? Be sure to specify your role in the communication.

Explore the role of international and intercultural interpersonal communications in today’s global businesses.

Describe both verbal and nonverbal management communication.

Explain approaches for effective written management communication.

Analyze various approaches for engaging an audience during a presentation and encouraging active listening.

Describe effective methods of conflict resolution.

Analyze techniques for leading teams and group meetings.

Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper:

Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

Must use at least six scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.

Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 

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Week 1 Quiz   

Question 1What is the requirement for writing numbers (in APA) for student papers:

  Always spell out a number in words if it begins a sentence 

  Always spell out all numbers

  Spell out all numbers above 10

  Always use figures for numbers

Question 2For all quoted material, the citation must include:

  author(s)’ last name(s), the page or paragraph number, and the section title

  author(s)’ last name(s), dates of publication, and the title of the source

  author(s)’ last name(s), title of book or website, and page or paragraph number

  author(s)’ last name(s), date of publication, and page or paragraph number

Question 3When is a paraphrase useful?

  all of the above

  when you want to integrate information from charts, graphs, tables, lectures, etc;

  when you want to clarify an author’s ideas for the reader and/or for yourself;

  when you want an alternative to quoting;

Question 4What kind of documents do not usually need headings?

  reports

  short papers that are often read from beginning to end.

  proposals

  research papers

 

Question 5Which of the following statements indicates correct usage of a running head and header?

  The words “Running head” appear on the title page only, with the header being listed in the left margin and the page number being listed in the right margin of every page.

  The words “Running head” appear on the title page only, with the header and page number being listed in the right margin of every page.

  The words “Running head” are no longer required, but the header and page number are listed in the left margin of every page.

  The words “Running head” appear on every page, with the header and page number being listed in the right margin of the title page only.

Question 6Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence for information that has been summarized or paraphrased.

  In examining the philosophies of education, the challenges associated with… (Carter & Glick).

  Masters indicated there are no more strategies to be considered for… (1997).

  After returning from war (Smith, Peters & Ali, 2007), disabled veterans typically face…

  Adult students are frequently motivated to return to school… (Alex, Marks, & Jones, 2005).

Question 7When is a summary useful?

  to add more content into the assignment

  when trying to avoid citations

  when a brief synopsis is not available from the text to use

  when you want to give an overview of a source’s main ideas/points

Question 8Which is incorrect when creating a References list?

  Every line should be double spaced

  Alphabetize entries by authors’ last names

  The word “References” should be centered at the top of the new page and bolded

  Create a hanging indent for every line after the first in your citation

Question 9The title page required by Ashford University is a modified version of APA title pages.

  True

  False

Question 10Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence, for information that has been summarized or paraphrased.

  Smith implied the assumptions of the research indicated a problem… (Smith, 2004). 

  After completing her research, Mary (2010) indicated her dislike for… (Peters, p. 34).

  Peters (2010) stated the results of the study directly correlated with current economic issues…

  ABC Corporation (Smith, 2013) was operating on a significantly reduced budget…

Question 11Within the body of the text, how many spaces follow a sentence ending punctuation?

  may use one, two, or three spaces; however, spacing must be consistent throughout the document.

  three spaces

  two spaces

  one space

Question 12Every integrated quotation should have the following:

  the authors exact words followed by location of where quote was found

  authors last name and date of publication

  a signal phrase, the quotation, parenthetical citation

  authors last name, quotation marks, exact date of quote