...Knowledge | 456752 | | Erin Scheffels | 1/30/2012 | MW 2-3:15 At the typical party there are many people interacting with each other and most likely an individual or a few keeping to themselves. This simple scene involves the skill of interpersonal communication or lack of it. Interpersonal communication is the interaction between two or more people that can be both verbal and non-verbal. Interpersonal communication is very important because it affects nearly every day of a person’s life. For example, the start of an individual’s life begins with some simple interpersonal communication that develops into a relationship. Interpersonal communication involves three goals which define why people act the way they do. The three main goals of interpersonal communication are: self-presentation, relational, and instrumental. In my essay I will be describe the aspects of relational interpersonal communication. First, I will define relational interpersonal communication and the goals behind it. Secondly, I will explain how the goals of relational interpersonal communication affect the common man every day including myself. Lastly, I will describe how ethics play a role on relational goals. Relational goals of interpersonal communication can be defined by big words and by scholars, but it comes down to something simple. Relational goals can be described by the actions people take to further, maintain, or diminish personal relationships. For example, a husband bringing home flowers...
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...THE AFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USAGEON FAMILIES AND RELATIONSHIPS Milestone 2 - Planned Mindful Technology-Use Experiment: With the assistance of my fiancé, and the online application titled Hooked, I will monitor the amount of time that I spend daily using technology. I also plan to interview friends and family members to obtain comparative information to be utilized in the results. My ultimate goal is to reduce the amount of time on my phone while in the presence of others and to increase the amount of undistracted quality time with them. References Bauerlein, M. (2008). How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future (Don't Trust Anyone Under 30). In The Dumbest Generation. New York, NY: P. Tarcher/Penguin. The focus of this is on the "dumbest" generation ever. The author blames the "dumbness" of the generation on all the technology that is available in society. Bauerlein (2008) does a good job of describing how technology has driven changes in the intelligence of different generations as well as looking at how technology has really affected the brain throughout the years. For example, modern technologies are very powerful. They rely on the most powerful genetic biases we have – the preference for visually presented information. The human brain has a tremendous bias for visually presented information. Television, movies, videos, and most computer programs are very visually oriented and therefore attract and maintain the attention...
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...revise my educational options in order to achieve the best possibility of obtaining this career. Table of Contents Letter of Transmittal………………………………………………………………………………………2 Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………….4 Introduction: Requirements for becoming a Tax Examiner……………………………5 Background……………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Discussion of Findings……………………………………………………………………………………7 Conclusions and Recommendations……………………………………………………………..8 References…………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Executive Summary The best education to achieve for a Tax Examiner is a Bachelor’s degree and field related experience. For the best experience an internship or possible volunteer work in this field is recommended. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are needed as this position requires personal contact with the public. Also attention to detail is a must; this position is a proofing job in a sense. The outlook for Tax Examiners is very good as government taxes are always around....
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...University of Phoenix Material Nonverbal, Interpersonal, and Textual Communication Worksheet Nonverbal communication plays an essential role in any conversation. Individuals who are aware of nonverbal actions during conversations can more effectively interpret what is being communicated. Part 1 Look at the interactions between the individuals in the following photos and interpret what you think is being expressed through nonverbal communication. Using 50 to 100 words per response, describe the nonverbal cues that lead you to these interpretations. |[pic] |What is being said nonverbally by each person? | | |The guy is clearly stating that he doesn’t want to hear whatever is | | |that she is trying to say to him. He is also showing that he is not | | |very happy with her or the situation at hand. She is trying to explain | | |her part of the situation and she really wants make him understand | | |where she is coming from. Also her mannerisms are showing that she is | | ...
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...University of Phoenix Material Nonverbal, Interpersonal, and Textual Communication Worksheet Nonverbal communication plays an essential role in any conversation. Individuals who are aware of nonverbal actions during conversations can more effectively interpret what is being communicated. Part 1 Look at the interactions between the individuals in the following photos and interpret what you think is being expressed through nonverbal communication. Describe the nonverbal cues that lead you to these interpretations. What is being said nonverbally by each person? The woman is trying to explain what happened you can see by the way she has her hand on his arm and by the way his hand is up the guy is telling her that he does not want to hear what she has to say. If he is waiting for a job interview, what impression do you think he is going to make? This guy should be sitting up straight in the chair he is not going to make a good first impression and he comes off as being lazy just sitting all relaxed in the chair like he does not care if he get the job or not. What is the interviewer (the woman on the right) communicating with her nonverbal positioning? I think that the interviewer is does not like the answer the other woman is giving you can tell just by the look on the interviewers face and how her arms are crossed and her lips are closed tight. Part 2 Compose responses to each of the following questions: 1. Which of...
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...Colby Matthews | 1550 Matthews Town RoadHanover, Maryland 21076(443) 525-2400colbymatthews@hotmail.com | Objective | | Obtain a position where I can leverage innovative communication techniques obtained in pursuit of my Telecommunications Degree to enhance the environment of my employment and the best asset to my employer. | Professional Profile | | A multi-talented, ambitious, responsible individual with a communication skillset suitable for an environment reliant on the ability to effectively retain the attention and interest of an audience. Utilizes the appropriate theories, principles and techniques of the communication discipline suitable for each specific audience. Effectively uses interpersonal skills to relate with others which prove to be an asset in team environments and achieving results in team oriented activities. Excels in communication with children and establishes a rapport that produces results. | Education | | Pursuing Bachelor of Arts Morgan State University, Baltimore, MarylandMajor: Telecommunications Emphasis: Radio CommunicationsCompleted 112 Credit Hours toward DegreeAssociates of Arts, General Studies 2008 Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Maryland | Experience | | October 2009 – Present Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsCustodianEffectively works in team environment to accomplish designated tasksMaintain healthy environment for staff and student bodyExhibits flexibility based on the needs of the school systemEvaluates...
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...Response to Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People I am lucky to have chance to read and learn the book of Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which is about an approach to personal and interpersonal effectiveness that includes principle-centered, character based and “Inside out”. According to critical analysis and demonstrate, the author tries to help people to find and cultivate maximum human effectiveness especial for an effective leader who wants to lead and take shape a wining organizations. Firstly, Covey explains the definition of habit that is the intersection of knowledge, skill and desire and 7 habits need to be paid more attention. As the writer’s said “7 habits move us progressively on a continuum form dependence to independence to interdependence.” In the meanwhile, different habit cope with different aspect and habit 1, 2 and 3 are collectively referred to as private victory and habit 4, 5 and 6 concern on public victory that deal with teamwork cooperation and communication. The last one is the habit of continuous improvement. In the following content, I am going to introduce the influence on me for each habit and how to apply them to my real social life. Habit 1: Be Proactive According to the analysis of Covey, he points out that habit 1 actually is the ability of control and initiative, which human beings can manage specific environment rather than dominate by it. I have same feeling to his opinion as there are many kinds of circumstances...
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...audience. Everyday, we exposed to both the good and bad of the “reality” of our world by watching and listening to movies, Internet, magazines, television, and music, which have begun to shape our reality. Through these “ a collection of various channels of communications,” media has become one of the most leading and powerful influences in society, today. In most cases, the media have shaped the reality superficial, meaningless fluff of chit –chat, but in other cases, it's...
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... Firing too Drastic Conflict Conflict is the process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another party (Hellriegel & Slocum, 2009). Conflict can be view as an integral, though unwanted part of daily organizational activity, it can result in a positive or a negative impact on the organization as a whole. For an amicable resolution of conflict to be reached there has to be proper handling of the particular situation. The ability to understand and correctly diagnose conflict is essential to managing it (Hellriegel et al., 2009). The situation that existed between Michael Kalinsky and his bother–in–law could be classified as an interpersonal conflict. This type of conflict normally occurs when two or more individuals perceive that their attitudes, behavior or preferred goals are in opposition (Hellriegel & Slocum, 2009). There were elements of role conflict present as Micheal had formed the view that David’s performance and behavior were not meeting the standard of the organization. It could also be said that David suffered from role ambiguity; it is theorized that role conflict and role ambiguity are major causes of stress and can lead to unexpected behavior and low morale among employees if not properly managed. An effective leader is able to motivate his staff, effectively communicate the organiza-tion’s vision while influencing them to achieve the desired outcomes...
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...Communication and Conflict Management Competent interpersonal communications show the future of conflict management strategies throughout the police operations from administration command to street officer. The experienced operational manager helps the police chief’s communication using carefully place conflict management strategies. The future of electronic and information technology has changed swiftly and dramatically in last 10 years. Technology for different areas within the police department causes these areas to work together as a well-oiled machine. Conflict management strategies along with these advances create different aspects for the advancement of communication skills. Police Operational Manager The police department operational manager uses more than two conflict management strategies throughout the day. A successful operational manager does not use the formal authority given him, or her to force the other departments work harder than currently needed. The operational manager uses coordinating forces within the police department levels for communicating clear and concise information. Accommodating but not avoiding clear action for an immediate need for a supervisor at the crime scene. As each section works with compromise until the collaboration shows completion of the daily reports from chief to street officer (Wallace, & Roberson, 2009). Police Chief Conflict Management Skills Learning interpersonal communication and conflict management skills becomes a...
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...10 Reasons to Join Toastmasters! 1. Develop valuable communications skills Employers value, seek out, hire, and promote people who communicate effectively. Customers are also drawn to good communicators. Here’s what business guru Tom Peters had to say: “Join Toastmasters. Oral communication skills count enormously. A lot of managers aren’t bad at public speaking. But “aren’t bad” ain’t good enough, not if you’re wise – and especially these days when jawing with the same old gang from year to year is becoming rare. Height and hair color may be in the genes. Public speaking isn’t. It’s a skill that can be studied, polished, more or less perfected. (Toastmasters) does a fabulous job of helping people shape up their communication skills.” (Tom Peters, The Pursuit of WOW, 1994) 2. Develop valuable leadership skills As a Toastmaster, you have an opportunity to take advantage of a range of leadership opportunities. You can do so within the club from week to week (e.g. Chair, Toastmaster, and General Evaluator). You’ll also have the opportunity to move beyond the club and exercise leadership in the broader Toastmasters Community: e.g. Area, Division, and District. 3. Develop valuable teamwork skills Teamwork skills are extremely important. How do you inspire and motivate people to achieve a collective goal? How do you pull a team together to implement a vision? In Toastmasters, you’ll learn how to do this and other aspects...
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...INTEGRATION PAPER (Alternative Writing Assessment) Total Quality Management for Business Education Majors Second Semester, School Year 2014-2015 The integrative paper represents the culmination of your experience and classroom learning in Total Quality Management. The FINAL PAPER should be at least 5 PAGES (but no more than 10 pages, not counting cover page, index, reference pages, and any appendices). Your paper should focus on SELECTED FIELD TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT LECTURES WE HAD. THE PAPER SHOULD SHOW/ PROVE YOUR MASTERY IN COMMUNICATING THE CONCEPTS, AND THE THEORIES. Typed using 12 point font size, double spacing, one inch margins on all sides, and Times New Roman typeface. A hard copy rd of the final paper should be submitted PERSONALLY at 3 Floor, TIP Administration Building, Office of the VP for Strategic Initiatives. Don’t forget to email your final work to sirjaypy.tenerife@gmail.com on or before Thursday, 26 March 2015, 09:00 a.m. You will be graded using the rubrics for the reflection paper (see attached rubrics). 1. (50 pts) Explain the relevance of THEORY and PRACTICE (actual) of implementing Total Quality Management: a. What I learn vs. what I expect from taking the course b. What aspects of the course were most helpful and why? c. How and When I will use what I’ve learned? d. Feedback on the Instructor’s contact session (i.e., classroom, consultation, internet classroom assistant), and the materials provided. 2. (30 points) What specific...
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...and agree the importance of collaboration. The 10 lessons in collaboration identified by Deborah Gardner in her abstract all in some way involve methods, paradigms and or concepts designed to equip healthcare providers with tools to become better communicators. In lesson one "know thyself" she implies by a healthcare provider understanding and being aware of their own values, strengths, weaknesses and dynamics of their own personality. By pursuing questionable oneself it is "requires the dualistic pursuit of self-knowledge and knowledge of others’ mental models” ( (Deborah Gardner PhD, 2005). Inadvertently, while seeking to understand and know yourself you learn and understand other people. so there is a dual benefit. Creating win-win situations, mastering interpersonal skills, and learning to value and manage diversity are other lessons and Dr. Gardner’s abstract that are useful not only in healthcare providers collaboration with one another but with healthcare providers communication with patients and everyday life situations. EMTs, paramedics, nurses and respiratory therapist administration periodically gather prior to shifts and discuss matters that need to be addressed. The small window of time grants us the opportunity to collaborate and develop strategies to improve quality of care, address safety issues, go over changes within the company, future developments concerning protocols, services, and treatment provided. Without these meetings I...
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...people and groups define themselves, conform to society's shared values, and contribute to society. Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective that is most concerned with the face-to-face interactions between members of society. Interactionist see culture as being created and maintained by the ways people interact and how individuals interpret each other’s actions. For example, fashion is a language that we use to interpret who others are and communicate who we are. Clothing fashions in particular represent an extremely intricate language of interpersonal communication, as anyone...
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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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