...Communications/ Human Relations Essay Grand Canyon University: EDA-575 January 28, 2011 Human Relations Introduction In all fields and disciplines of study, indeed in all aspects of life, human relations and communication play a pivotal role. They allow for the simplest exchanges and the most profound and powerful ability to make progress and improvements. They carry the weight of ideas, opinions, motivations, and concerns. Human relations and the ability to communicate effectively are the catalyst for connectivity and progress. This is especially true in the arena of education. With so many people involved in the day to day running of a school, positive communication is paramount. Within the field of education, specifically educational leadership, there is a broad history of human relation and communication theories, movements, and practices. While some of these theories, movements, and practices have been widely adopted and promoted, the field of educational leadership still allows for significant amounts of autonomy and express for individual school leaders and administrative teams. While human relations have always existed, the study and application of these principles are fairly new; and it was not until the late 19th century that researchers began exploring how human relations, communication, and motivation affected workers (Razik & Swawnson, 2010). When looking specifically at human relations and its applications to educational administration, this field of...
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...Communications/ Human Relations Essay John Smith Grand Canyon University: EDA-575 January 28, 2013 Human Relations Introduction In all fields and disciplines of study, indeed in all aspects of life, human relations and communication play a pivotal role. They allow for the simplest exchanges and the most profound and powerful ability to make progress and improvements. They carry the weight of ideas, opinions, motivations, and concerns. Human relations and the ability to communicate effectively are the catalyst for connectivity and progress. This is especially true in the arena of education. With so many people involved in the day to day running of a school, positive communication is paramount. Within the field of education, specifically educational leadership, there is a broad history of human relation and communication theories, movements, and practices. While some of these theories, movements, and practices have been widely adopted and promoted, the field of educational leadership still allows for significant amounts of autonomy and express for individual school leaders and administrative teams. While human relations have always existed, the study and application of these principles are fairly new; and it was not until the late 19th century that researchers began exploring how human relations, communication, and motivation affected workers (Razik & Swawnson, 2010). When looking specifically at human relations and its applications to educational administration, this...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |COM/310 Version 2 | | |Communication: Theories and Practice | Copyright © 2009, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course explores the various theories of communication that create the foundation for study of communications in the bachelor's degree program at the University of Phoenix. Major communication areas examined in this course include intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and teamwork, organizational, intercultural, and mass media. Each area, along with others, will be studied in greater depth in subsequent courses in the degree program. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies...
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...Dave Madsen JGRD 915: Mass Communication Theory Dr. Linda Shipley Final Paper Dec. 14, 2009 Discovering Methods of Communication Use in Ord, Nebraska In a recent editorial opinion column in the Sioux City (Iowa) Journal, Editor Mitch Pugh wrote “We are becoming a nation that only wants to consume news that perpetuates or supports our own tightly held beliefs. I’m not sure I quite understand how that line of thinking contributes anything to a society that used to value open and fair-minded debate and learned from absorbing diverse viewpoints.” (Pugh) If you actually asked people about their news consumption practices, would they agree with that sentiment? Would the residents of a particular small town in Nebraska be able to determine if any commonly held beliefs might be determined by the selection of a specific type or style of media? These are just some of the questions that arise when evaluating the results of just such a research project. During the month of October, 2009, students of Dr. Linda Shipley’s Mass Communication Theory class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, conducted interviews with 33 residents of the small town of Ord, Nebraska. The purposes of the survey were: 1) To measure the use of media by the people of Ord. Specifically, how do they gather information about Ord and how do they disseminate information about Ord? 2) To measure their opinions about living in Ord. The interviews were conducted by telephone, with each of the eleven...
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...The following document is an archived chapter from a previous edition of A First Look at Communication Theory by Em Griffin, the leading college text in the field of communication theory (all editions published by McGraw-Hill). The theory is no longer covered in a full chapter of the current edition. This document is posted on the resource website for the text www.afirstlook.com All material is copyright © Em Griffin or used by permission of the copyright holder (Note that some cartoons reproduced in the textbook could not be included in the archived documents because copyright permission does not extend to online use.) CHAPTER 19 Information Systems Approach to Organizations of Karl Weick My father worked at a large metropolitan newspaper. I was six years old when he first took me to experience the final hour before the morning edition was "put to bed." The place was alive with activity-shouted orders, quick telephone calls, and copy boys running last-minute changes to the composing room. The whole scene was like watching a huge animal struggling for survival. Many systems theorists regard the image of a living organism as an appro priate metaphor to apply to all organizations-one model fits all. Even though mosquitoes, sparrows, trout, and polar bears represent vastly different species in the animal kingdom, they all have systems to provide for nourishment, respira tion, reproduction, and elimination of bodily waste. Karl Weick is uncomfortable comparing organizations...
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...The theories learned from communications classes can be applied in everyday life. They can especially be applied to films. Films are the outlets of human communication –mimicking life. The film that we will be examining and applying theories to is Spanglish. The film was written and directed by James L. Brooks and was released in December, 2004. The tagline “a comedy with a language all its own,” (IMDb) truly describes the motion picture. Spanglish is about a mother (Flor Moreno) and her daughter (Cristina Moreno) who are forced to leave Mexico for Flor to find work in America. Flor starts working for the Clasky’s whose home in Las Angeles leads Flor into a different culture. John Clasky, the head of the household is a down to earth master chief who has trouble dealing with his neurotic wife, Deborah. As the two cultures collide it makes for laughs and above all, testable space for communication theory. According to Julia T. Wood (2004) in the book, Communication Theories in Action, speech community theory “focuses specifically on how different social groups teach members distinct styles of communicating and interpreting the communication of others.” (p. 220) As indicated by Jennifer Kramer (2007), speech community theory is categorized under the socio-cultural tradition (Kramer, 2007b). An example of this theory in the movie, Spanglish, was how the main character, Flor, and the Clasky family came to represent, what Wood (2004) called, separate “speech communities”...
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...programmes ensured its popularity and it cut across all lines and attracted large numbers of viewers who tuned in regularly to watch. The problem arose when it was noticed that such entertaining programmes were upping their popularity by introducing elements like sex and violence to grab more eyeballs. The alternative to these programmes were boring educational programmes that lacked attractive elements. The programmes focused on simply reproducing textual knowledge without taking care as to how such information was presented or packaged. People therefore had just two types of programmes to choose from and there was a feeling that the power of television was not being utilized for greater good. Entertainment education is therefore a communication strategy and a process by which media messages are planned and created with an aim to entertain and educate audiences so that they can live a happy, safe and value-filled life. These programmes first capture the attention of the masses by entertaining them and then educate them in a manner which is easily understood. Entertainment education programmes incorporate the best elements of entertainment and educational programmes to attract viewers with quality shows. These programmes are escapist in nature and introduce a new world to the people watching. The viewers were attracted to stories of people like them who meet with various challenges and solve them. People became emotionally and intellectually invested in the lives of the protagonists...
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...Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank to accompany A First Look at Communication Theory Sixth Edition Em Griffin Wheaton College prepared by Glen McClish San Diego State University and Emily J. Langan Wheaton College Published by McGrawHill, an imprint of The McGrawHill Companies, Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Copyright Ó 2006, 2003, 2000, 1997, 1994, 1991 by The McGrawHill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. The contents, or parts thereof, may be reproduced in print form solely for classroom use with A First Look At Communication Theory provided such reproductions bear copyright notice, but may not be reproduced in any other form or for any other purpose without the prior written consent of The McGrawHill Companies, Inc., including, but not limited to, in any network or other electronic storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance learning. PREFACE Rationale We agreed to produce the instructor’s manual for the sixth edition of A First Look at Communication Theory because it’s a first-rate book and because we enjoy talking and writing about pedagogy. Yet when we recall the discussions we’ve had with colleagues about instructor’s manuals over the years, two unnerving comments stick with us: “I don’t find them much help”; and (even worse) “I never look at them.” And, if the truth be told, we were often the people making such points! With these statements in mind, we have done some serious soul-searching about the texts that so many teachers—ourselves...
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...Communication Theory Sherri L. Jackson HCS/320 Health Care Communication Strategies June 25, 2012 Tracey Collins Communication Theory Team Communication is a mixture of verbal and non-verbal communication that plays an important role in any group or organization. It provides purpose, direction, creates team culture, and it makes things happen. Team communication is necessary and unavoidable for a team to be effective. The ability of team members to understand and communicate information enables them to work together collaboratively. As with all things, team communication has its “pros and cons.” Effective team communication empowers the team with determination and energy to work together. The use of positive messages helps to motivate the team to put forth the extra effort. Clear direction in team communication, whether verbal or non-verbal gives the team vision and purpose and creates a sense of identity and motivation to accomplish a common goal. When a team can communicate effectively, it lessens misinterpretations. Speaking up and asking questions helps if at any time something is not understood. If there are misunderstandings, clear them up in a calm manner. Effective team communication is a combination of good manners, good attention, and open mindedness. Active team communication can withstand changes. Some downsides to team communication are that it is not personal. Every individual has various needs that should be addressed, which are impossible...
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...Communication Theory Paper Can you imagine a world where communication did not exist? People have needs and ideas and desires, but without being able to communicate, how would people express all of this? Communication is the key to success in every aspect. Read further to learn how important communication truly is; especially in organization settings. Before we get into why or how communication is important in an organization; let me explain exactly what communication theory. In the year 1980 a person by the name of S. F. Scudder proposed "that all living beings existing on the planet communicate just with different ways."( Management Study Guide, 2008-2012) Communication is so important, because without it the world would be dull and probably come to a standstill. All species communicate in one way or another; whether it be plants, animals, or humans. Plants need to be taken care of and watered; they communicate by visible changes in the color of leaves, and the wilting. When people see these changes they will realize that their plants need water and more or less. When animals communicate, they make sounds so their owner knows they need to be fed, use the bathroom, or need to see a vet. Babies are where communication is so important. They look to their parents or caregivers for help and guidance. Babies cry when they are sick, need food, or need a diaper change. Crying or making some type of noise is the only way babies can communicate until they are old enough to speak...
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...Communication Theory Jo Marino HCS/320 April 11, 2012 Gloria Wilson Communication Theory Communication is an everyday occurrence. Without it the world would have no boundaries. People become trapped within themselves and would become ignorant to things around them. Communication can be a barrier breaker among people. Understanding how it works and how to be effective in communication is important. Logical, ethical, and emotional appeals plays an important role in how people interact and understand each other. Logical appeal is the logic and thinking when information is given and taken by you. It is whether someone knows about what is being communicated and not just trying to keep up with everyone. Ethical appeal expresses character, trustworthiness, responsibility, intelligence, and likableness. These characteristics of ethical appeal will help people decide if someone could be trusted in what they say and do. Then there is emotional appeal, which is the basis of how genuine someone is and if they feel the connection to the audience through communication. In my experience of management I had to follow these processes of communication to insure that my staff was indeed understanding of me and I of them. My Communication Process Logical Appeal My career as a manager communication was the biggest part of my day. Logical, ethical, and emotional appeals played important roles throughout my working experience. As a manager my logic had to be that...
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...Communication Interview and Contrast Paper I chose to interview my boyfriend, Andre for the contrast assignment to highlight the differences in how we communicate. Due to social and work constraints, I don’t really communicate with any other single person on a regular basis, other than my children. I also feel that he knows me better than most people and therefore can provide an accurate picture of how differences in communication impact our relationship with one another. It must be true that opposites attract, because it certainly is the case with us. While we enjoy many of the same things in life as individuals and as a couple, we also are different. Aside from our communication styles, we are physically different in numerous ways and our personalities differ in regards to our basic beliefs and how we react to different situations. Andre is tattooed and I am not. He loves rock music and I like country music and several other genres. I love outdoor activities like camping, hiking, canoeing, and zip lining. He prefers to stick with activities he knows rather than trying new things. How we discipline and relate to our children differs greatly. I am mostly vegetarian while he enjoys finding ways to incorporate bacon into every meal. He likes the beach and I at times prefer the cool, quiet serenity of the mountains. So prior to the interview, I knew our differences were obvious. However, I did not realize that his lack of effective communication is the root of many misunderstandings...
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...Communication Theories XXXXXXXXX COM/310 February 17, 14 XXXXXXX Communication Theories Anthony Robbins said, “The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives” (Robbins (2013)). By analyzing different communication theories of our past, we will be able to understand how the theories can be applied to the future communication process of our social and professional lives. Each theory can give us an insight to not only how we are portrayed, but also as how we might communicate to others without preconceived notions. There have been many theories discussed and introduced over the years, but only three will be discussed in this paper. Each theory, Violations Theory (EVT), Uncertainty Reduction Theory (URT), and Organizational Culture Theory will be described, and how the theory applied to some facet of my life. Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) The communication process includes spoken, written, and non-verbal actions. “The Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) suggests that people hold expectations about the nonverbal behavior of others” (West & Turner, 2010, p. 130). The theory suggests that proxemic zones and personal space are part of the nonverbal behaviors involved. The personal space is often based on each person own expectations. Some people consider their personal space much larger than those of others. When I met the wife of my good friend, I did not know of her anxieties about personal space...
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...When taking a look at the Expectancy Violations Theory, it is defined as an individual’s reaction to the behavior of their peers that was viewed as unexpected, and can be used to violate the expectations of another. People all have spatial differences, which are called proxemics. I believe that proxemics helps us understand that there is a difference of appropriate and inappropriate touching. Space is the core connection of the Expectancy Violation Theory. Space has relevance to Expectation Violation Theory not only because the theory is rooted in proxemics, but also because it has direct application to the distances previously discussed (West & Turner, 2010). Let’s explore how individual “personal space” within conversations varies with cultures, friends, and strangers as it is predicted and or explained by the expectancy violations theory. The texts states according to Burgoon, can be defined as an invisible, variable volume of space surrounding an individual which defines that individual’s preferred distance from others”.(p130) With that said anthropologist Edward Hall proposed that an individual’s surrounding space is divided into four different ranges of special distances called Proxemics Zones. These zones are as follows: Intimate distance, Personal distance, Social distance, and Public distance. Approriate behavior is associated within each of the proxemics zones. Let’s focus and elaborate on one specific proxemics, the intimate distance. Why? My opinion...
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...What is communication theory it comes in all different type of cultural as well as gender, and each person cultural is important to them, and should be treated as such. It does not make any difference if you are a male or a female it is all the same feelings are feelings no matter what the sex of the person is. People thing just because a person is a male that they can say mean and cruel words about the cultural and they might think that it is ok but it is not the have feeling just the same as a female has and have the same care for their cultural as any. One of the many communication theory that I read from the University of Phoenix Library is the communication theory in Europe and Latin America. After reading this I can truly say that there were a lot of things that I did not know of their cultural I can say that I have learned quit a lot from reading this. “Communication theories are one of the main pillars of many higher education studies that, placing communication as its core topic have raised public presence.” ( Ascencio, Carlos Lozano; Mariño, Miguel Vicente. Revista Latina de Comunicación Social, dec2010, Vol. 13 Issue 65, p1-11, 11p, 8) How does gender and cultural affect communication among fellow co-workers, your manger, patients, families, and care givers. When it comes down to our fellow co-workers we need to know just what cultural that they are so that we want say are do the wrong thing. People do not understand that harmful words hurt, and this is something that...
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