...How would you describe your communication style? Describe a situation in which effective interpersonal communication skills contributed to your success? Describe your personal actions by which you convey to your staff that ethics/ethical behavior is a high priority with you and that you also expect it to be a high priority with your staff. Additionally, it will provide a description of the following:...
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...Social Sciences – Volume 13, Number 3 (2010) 387 Relationship between Interpersonal Communication Skills and Organizational Commitment (Case Study: Jahad Keshavarzi and University of Qom, Iran) Hassan Zarei Matin Associate Professor, University of Tehran, Iran Golamreza Jandaghi Associate Professor, University of Tehran, Iran Fateme Haj Karimi Graduate, Public Management, University of Tehran, Iran Ali Hamidizadeh Graduate, Public Management, University of Tehran, Iran Abstract The aim of this paper is to identify the interpersonal communication skills that enhance organizational commitment. To do so in a descriptive survey, the models provided by Robbins and Hunsaker and by Allen and Meyer were used to measure interpersonal communication skills and organizational commitment respectively. The used tool was questionnaire. The statistical community included public organizations in Qom city among which two organizations were selected randomly. Sampling was also conducted randomly in both organizations. Finally, 106 individuals responded to questionnaire items. The findings of the research show that among existing skills in the model, just team building skill has a significant relation with organizational commitment. Keywords: Interpersonal Communication Skill, Organizational Commitment, Robbins and Hunsaker, Team building 1. Introduction The need for thoughtful, effective communication in the workplace is paramount. Seldom does an employee work in absolute...
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...Sarah Com 200 Interpersonal Communication Dear John and Sarah, First off, let me welcome you to a brand new world of love, care family bonds and holy matrimony. My name is Stacey Lindsey, and I am going to give you an idea of interpersonal communication is going to affect your lives, and the skills/knowledge you will need in order to find yourselves together and still happy 50 years down the road. Marriage today seems, to some, to be a fly-by-night operation. I stand here today writing you to let you know that this does not have to be the case. If you two are willing to take suggestions and follow a simple set of rules based on a healthy relationship built on proper interpersonal communication, then you have a chance to find yourself happy and in love for some time to come. Communication is the keystone to any strong relationship. In order to truly understand ourselves and our loved ones, we must first understand the way that we interact in our day to day intermingling. Explain the principles and misconceptions in effective interpersonal communications. In the text book Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication (Sole,2011), we are shown that there are six basic principles at plat regarding Human communications. First, we are told that communication is symbolic. Second, we are shown that communication is shared meaning. Third, communication is shown to be a process. Fourth, the argument is made that communication is culturally...
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...Interpersonal communication is achieved through three styles of relating; submissive, aggressive, passive and, assertive. The former two have a multitude of limitations associated with them. However, the latter is regarded as the best form of communication both personally and professionally. Although an assertive style of relating often results in the best outcome for interpersonal communications; it more importantly has limitations. This essay will define what assertive communication is and why this is important in identifying its limits. Furthermore, it will outline how assertive communication can be achieved. Thirdly, it will establish and expand upon the advantages to an assertive style of relating. Moreover, it will outline the limits...
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...Article Critique Com 200: Interpersonal Communication Instructor: Bonnie Stiemke Joyce Duren February 6, 2013 He loves me, he loves me not is a phrase that I often pondered in my young adult life and still do to this day. What is it that first attracts another person to another person? And what is it about that other person that makes you feel as though they are that one special person that you are destined to be with forever your soul mate? In this paper I will examine the views of several people who feel that how we communicate with one another has a direct effect on the nature of our relationships. Let me first begin by giving a definition for communication that I found in our textbook titled “Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communications.” Sole, 2011, chapter 1, section 1.3 defines communication as” A process by which we share ideas or information with other people.” With that said let’s look at the views of one a graduate student by the name of Molly Ireland and psychologist James Pennebaker both of the University of Texas at Austin who reported in an article written by Bruce Bower for Science news titled” Shared Talking Styles herald new and lasting romances” that “ Conversation partners related use of function words such as pronouns, articles, conjunctions, prepositions and negations- augers well for mutual romantic interest and stable relationships.” Ireland and her colleague proposed in an upcoming Psychological Science article that “Unconscious...
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...Contents 1.0 Introduction 2 2.0 Intrapersonal Effectiveness 2 2.1 Definition of Intrapersonal Effectiveness----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 2.2 Jackson’s Hybrid Model 2 2.3 Learning Style Profiler 3 2.4 Goals Settin 4 2.5 Organisational Effectiveness 4 3.0 Social and Cultural Issues---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 4.0 Interpersonal Effectiveness 5 4.1 Definition of Interpersonal Effectiveness 5 4.2 Communication Process Model 5 4.3 SPARK 6 4.4 Diversity and Culture 6 4.5 Organisational Effectiveness 7 5.0 Conclusion 7 6.0 References 8 7.0 Appendices 10 1.0 Introduction Learning is regard as holistic processes of adaptation to the world. People learn for the resolution of possible conflicts between dialectically opposed and synergetic modes between the workplace and oneself (Kolb & Kolb, 2005). In the portfolio I will reflect on my learning in relation to my experiences that I have study on BSB124. I will discuss it in two second, including intrapersonal effectiveness and interpersonal effectiveness. First, I will indicate how my learning style helps me be effective to intrapersonal study and work. Then, I will reflect on my practice as developing our group presentation. My reflections will be evaluated and supported by reference to the related theories and models we have learnt from this unit. Also...
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...Words and Relationships Jake Turner COMM 200 Interpersonal Communication Professor Janelle Harrison December 18, 2012 Words and Relationships As I read this article I was sitting close to my wife reading to her in order to get her perspective on this subject. After doing this I must agree with what this article says about couples and how they choose to use language styles amongst each other. After all using language is how we meet each other and grow closer together. As I have learned from this course so far, my communication skills with my significant other definitely should improve. However I do not agree with the results from the language style matching application. According to the site our communication was a .64 out a 1.00 which basically says that our communication styles are not that compatible (Bower, 2010). I think that there is more to being compatible with your mate then language styles alone. Although being able to share interests and being able to communicate are important, I just think that there is more to a successful marriage then what the author points out. One part of the article addressed a scenario involving speed dating and it reminded me of what the textbook labeled as trigger words. Trigger words are words that create an immediate emotional response when you hear that particular word (Sole, 2011). When you are in that type of setting you are only given a short amount of time...
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...SPD 120 Interpersonal Communication Term Project – Kiser Overview This term project asks you to apply the concepts and theories from this course to your own interpersonal communication experience. First, you will describe major influences on your communication style. Then you will pick two communication contexts/situations and describe your strengths and weaknesses in those areas and devise strategies, based on course materials, to address two of your most important weaknesses. The last part of the project asks you put these plan into effect, keep a journal of your experiences, and write up the results. Step 1 – General Description of your interpersonal communication style Describe major sources of influence that have affected you communication style, such as family background, educational background, sex/age, interaction with your significant others, etc. Discuss how you communication style reflects what/who you are (your self-concept) that has been established through interaction with others. How does your MBTI type affect your communication style? This part of the project should give a sense of who you are and major influences in you life that have affected the way you communicate. This section should be 1-2 pages long. It is due _________________________ Step 2 – Analysis of your communication style in specific contexts. a. Select one of the following communication contexts: (1) male-female communication; (2) family communication; (3) communication on the job;...
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...Interpersonal communication serves as a means of organisational activities in planning, managing, leading and controlling process. Both Heffernan and Poole (2005) and Henttonen and Blomqvist (2005) are in agreement and highlighting that building mutual trust is an essential element in building relationships with overseas partners or teams respectively. In general, communication is considered has linked to commitment focusing on two areas. First, the focus has been on general aspects of communication such as communication satisfaction (Varona, 1996), communication climate (Guzley, 1992; Van den Hooff and de Ridder, 2004), quality of communication (Thornhill et al., 1996), communication systems (Jacobs, 2006) and their links to affective commitment. Second, specific facets of communication such as, organisational information provision (Ng et al., 2006), relationship with upper level management (Putti et al., 1990), and their link to affective commitment has been considered. This article is carried out in aligning to the aim of investigating the interpersonal communication skills in the level of supervisory positions and what skills they lack so as to enhance employee commitment and identifying skills require to engender commitment from subordinate in achieving organisation’s objective. This study is conducted by interviewing 32 senior Human Resource Manager in organisation with over 100 staffs. The findings conclude that interpersonal skills are more important than any...
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...Intra-and Interpersonal Competencies Written Assignment The main character in the case study, Sammy, showed inability in inter- and intrapersonal communication. He is facing various daily life problems including defining his self-value and identity, getting along with parents and managing personal emotions. The first problem is that Sammy failed to develop self concept (i.e. Who he is, what he wants to do) but blindly follows his parents’ opinion to persuade further study in college. Based on Identity Statuses Theory, Sammy is experiencing identity diffusion (Marcia,1966) in which he failed to attain commitment (occupational belief) and crisis (actively exploring and making conscious decision to understand his own identity). Besides, he has low self-esteem (i.e. the value he placed on himself) as he consider his classmates are more competent in both sports and academic performance than he does. He feels inferior at school. In order to overcome Sammy’s identity crisis, he should try to explore his own identity by constantly questioning himself about his own value, beliefs and academic pursuit to clarify his occupational and social roles. He can join various extra-curricular activities such as sports and music to discover his inborn talent. He might not be good at sports but he might be good at music or arts and crafts. To boost self-esteem, he needs to gain approval from peers to develop sense of belongingness. He could join more class activities and be generous (e.g. share...
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...Communication Between My Niece And I Federico Fonseca ORG300- Applying Leadership Principles Colorado State University – Global Campus Instructor-Clark, Robert September 15, 2014 Communication Development Skills Communication skills are vital to the manager’s success. A manager must be an effective communicator to lead people. Assessing your communication skills is the key to your success; nevertheless, most people fail to recognize the role communication plays. When assessing your communication abilities, it is essential to review your interpersonal communication skills. Interpersonal skills are the most crucial skill that is needed to be an effective manager. Interpersonal communication skills are a ‘type of supportive communication that is the key to empowering people and motivating others to become more effective and efficient employees” (South University Online, 2011, p. 1). Supportive communication is beneficial in communicating both “honestly and accurately, it can preserve or enhance your personal, and professional relationships while providing information and resolving issues with your counterparts” (South University Online, p.1). In this essay, I will us the eight principles of supportive communication (problem oriented, congruence, descriptive, validates, specific, conjunctive, owned, and supportive listening) to reflect how a conversation with my niece was impacted by my communication style. My 15-year-old niece was attending a friend birthday party...
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...HCA/230 ARE YOU A GOOD COMMUNICATOR How do you know if you have effective communication? To have effective communication you have to have an understanding of ones ideas. Another good way to know if you have effective communication is observations among people. Communication is a two way exchange that must involve both a presenter and a audience. It is important to have good quality interpersonal relations particularly in the health care industry because when you are in health care, you are talking to multiple people. When you are in health care, you are always interacting with other departments, nurses, office personal and patients. So it is important to make sure that your communication skills are very effective when you are talking to your fellow co-workers and patients. When you think about supportive relationships in the health care industry, one can say that it's something that we all can agree on or disagree on. This can be true from time to time. When you are describing supportive and defensive relationships it can be where you either support ones decision or you are defensive by what one person either says or does that is not correct . A good example of defensive relationship would be where you are talking with medical personal and you tell them about a bill that was paid and they have zero records of the bill ever being paid. Now when this happens, you will get...
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...This could cost the Larrabee corporation, run by Linus and his mother Maude, in the neighborhood of a billion dollars. So Linus comes up with a plan and tries to redirect Sabrina's affections to himself, and it works. Sabrina falls in love with him. In the process, Linus falls in love with her. Unwilling to admit his feelings, Linus confesses his scheme to Sabrina at the last minute and sends her back to Paris. However, he is induced to pursue her there after a scolding from his mother and a newly aware David, who steps into his shoes at the Larrabee corporation. This film is a remake of the original 1954 film that starred, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, and Humphrey Bogart. Concepts of Interpersonal Communication in “Sabrina” 1. Intercultural communication - communication that takes place between persons of different cultures...
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...I am a rule driven leader. I like to know all rules and regulations pertaining to the job, and use them as a guide in how I work. I have always been a firm believer that if you do things always the by the book, you are less likely to run into problems. I use the democratic leadership style. I value other’s input and opinions, and use them in my decision making process. Even if I can’t make everyone happy all the time, I like to include everyone in the process, and make everyone feel as if they have contributed something to the mission. I think this is important in giving people a sense of ownership. I am a very friendly NCO. I try to use the best interpersonal communication skills and build a strong rapport with everyone I deal with. I like to ‘connect’ with all of my subordinates, peers, and supervisors in a way that makes the most comfortable and open work environment possible. My strengths lie in being a people person. I am very good at making people smile. I am also good at being a very hard, efficient worker. I’ve also been told I am an excellent teacher. Once I learn something well enough to teach it, I am able to do so in a way that makes it very simple without making the student feel belittled. My essence is humility, honor, and sacrifice. I believe in putting others first, valuing other people’s needs and opinions, and giving of my time and efforts to the benefit of...
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...Portfolio Project The biggest lesson learned from this session centers around the fact that before you can become an effective leader and a successful manager of people, there is one main thing you need to know: yourself. You need to know how you communicate, how you process emotions and how you appear to others. You need to know when you might be getting angry, or happy, and how to adjust your behavior to prevent you from doing more harm than good. You need to know what your strong points are and what areas you may need work on; and you need to know that you are not going to be the expert in everything and you need to know how to be okay with that. From the first sets of reading in our class textbooks, we started with the basics. Self-awareness, trust and understanding our ethics and values (de Janasz et al, 2012) kicked off one set of reading, while taking a look at how we are affected by and handle conflict (Griffith & Goodwin, 2013) lead off the other. While the two offered different contexts for examining ourselves, they both stressed the importance of knowing yourself and being able to recognize how we are affected by the things going on around us. Once we have a handle on this, then we can move on to leading, helping and motivating others. This final assignment asks us to take a look at something that takes this intrapersonal evaluation a step further. By using a theory developed by Argyris and Schon in the mid-1970’s we are asked to take a look at what we plan to...
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