...Team-Building and Communications Guiseppina Saieva HA499-01 March 12, 2014 Professor: Teresa Foster Team-Building and Communications Introduction Every organization is made up of people, therefore communication that is effective is the key to success. Effective communication is the link that helps get the work done and helps people work as a team. The constant changes that occur in a workplace, make communication important. I will explain some things about effective business communication require effective practice. There are five factors relate to effective business communication closely. They are communication theory, business writing styles, team building and interpersonal communication, negotiation and persuasion techniques, and intercultural communication. Generally, communication theories can teach people many skills to accomplish a successful business communication. Also, the ability to generate clear, vigorous and concise written materials are critical for people to be successful in business world. So writing process and writing styles play important roles in effective business communication. The best way for business organization to survive and grow in surroundings of intense competition and pressure on resources is building team for sharing information. Because organizations are consisted of interdependent relationships, interpersonal communication has useful functions to manage organizations. Negotiating and persuasion skills...
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...Is time management significant in avoiding an accumulation of stress in students, therefore aiding academic business writing? Elizabeth Lovett – 1333401 Contents Introduction 3 Main Body 4 What is Time Management? 4 How can time management skills be established and developed? 5 Strategic Thinking 5 Personal Development Plan (PDP) 6 Advance Planning 7 Do these skills allow for good time management? 8 Does a lack of time management lead to stress? 9 Conclusions 10 Recommendations 10 List of References 11 Introduction This report is going to be examining what time management is and how time management skills can be established and developed through various methods. Also, it will be discussed whether the aforementioned methods are effective. Following on from this, the relevance of time management and its associated skills will be evaluated in regard to academic business writing. Finally, the effects of a lack of time management and whether this results in a build-up of stress causing writing quality to decrease. Research will be presented on recent findings about time management skills, as well as those which have been deemed successful for a number of years in many scenarios. Whilst it may be difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of more recent theories, I will give my recommendations at the end based on all the information discussed. Time management is a skill of great importance and should be regarded highly before even beginning to write...
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...Understanding Graduate-Level Writing September 14, 2015 Understanding Graduate-Level Writing To understand graduate-level writing, you must look at the characteristics that make this type of writing different from other types of writing. One of these characteristics is to communicate a specific idea or intended message that is precise and elegantly worded, so the reader will not misunderstand (Beins & Beins, 2012, p. 3). Being misunderstood in any type of writing can be one of the biggest factors in how credible you are and if the message you are conveying will have the impact that is intended to make. As a graduate level writer, your technical vocabulary and phrases will play a vital role for difficult or intricate ideas, which should be conveyed in a short and concise manner (Beins & Beins, 2012, para. 9). That being said graduate-level writing generally follows a specific format that can be understood universally (Beins & Beins, 2012, p. 3). This specific and technical format displays one of the differences between the other forms of writing. Other styles of writing that are less formal usually accommodate the content as well as the artistic style of the text (Beins & Beins, 2012, p. 3). Taking the artistic less formal route for writing will allow the reader to understand the message in a less confusing method for virtually any level of understanding. The technical jargon that graduate-level writings entail seem to be one of the important distinctions...
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...Business Communications Trends Business communication is not limited to speaking on the phone and negotiating a contract. It is also the communication of writing and use of electronic equipment and mobile machinery, and interpretation of data. Most important is the written and verbal communication of business that makes a business function. Interpersonal skills need to be applied in writing and speaking to communicate effectively with other individuals or machines. I think the most important current trends of business communication is electronic communication such as e-mail and instant messaging. E-mail communication is effective and cost saving for companies. Long distance tolls from telephone rates are not a savings to any company. E-mail cost can be almost obsolete to companies. Telephone conversations can lead from one conversation to another. An e-mail can be effective because it can be straight to the point. A tone of conversation can be set through writing. Daily activities are more easily managed by writing an e-mail. Sometimes a conversation can lead people to misunderstand a concept through conversations. With an e-mail it is place in writing and steps are more effective. One trend in business communications is attaching documents to e-mails. Documents do not need to be printed faxed or mailed. Through e-mail an attachment is easy to publish and deliver almost instantly. In the business that my profession currently takes place is an insurance brokerage...
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...about, highlighted in some way) In the world of professional writing and rhetoric one must think of the culture of the audience you are writing to and for. The culture's ethics as well has a professional writer and rhetor's plays a huge role in their decision making. Every group whether it be an organization or a discourse community or the baseball team has their own culture. Culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs, and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation The context is the event, circumstance, or background of the problem you are solving. You may use a paragraph or a few sentences to establish the background and state the problem. Oftentimes it is sufficient to use the opening of a sentence to completely explain the context, Include only what your reader needs, but be sure it is clear. In effective writing Communication is effective if everything in the communication process goes as planned: the receiver understands the message in the way you intended. Professionally, this allows proper procedures to be executed correctly and on time, increasing productivity and saving money. Personally, it prevents misunderstandings and can enrich relationships. Understanding strategies for effective communication such as listening, focusing on the others in the process, and asking questions for clarification all improve your chances for effective communication. Any disruption or failure in the process can create...
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...Mr. Folsom Ashley Mao English: Period 3 May 23, 2014 How to Write An Effective Essay Do you hate it when you have to write an essay assignment and you don’t know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed with all tangled ideas and thoughts you have about the topic, but don’t know how to put them in paragraphs? Well, no more headaches! With this 6 + 1 writing traits, you will have the most effective essay assignment. The first writing trait is Ideas. You should have a clear, main theme or an unforgettable, but yet, simple and original story line. Then, you are able to focus on the topic and narrow down the story line to create a piece that is clear, tight, and manageable. It is not an effective essay when one covers too broad of a topic and wanders with many unrelated ideas and thoughts. To develop a tight and focused topic, you should provide enough important evidence to support the theme and shows insight on the topic. The best way to accomplish this is to create vivid pictures in the reader’s mind with credible and accurate details. Colorful and complete details also give the readers the confidence of the author’s superior knowledge about the topic, and therefore, make the essay effective. The second writing trait is organization. You should be able to grab the reader’s attention from the start and leads them from point A to point B smoothly and naturally. A variety of carefully selected sequence words and transition phrases are needed...
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...time, you can make or break your business success, your very life possibly. Without the good business writing skills, you'll be doomed. And in today's fast-paced real world, nobody denies the importance of good business writing skills. Writing is still one of the best methods of communication. The majority of business jobs today require above average writing skills. Business writing has become more than a nice thing to have - it has become a necessity. Most small business people don't have proper writing skills. Most of them never really learned how to write to communicate when they should have - in school. And most small businesses can't afford to hire a writer. There are, of course, hundreds of books that teach you how to write, the classic being... The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. Only two problems with these "general writing" books... 1. They are so dry as to be almost unreadable. 2. They have almost nothing to do with the REAL world. Besides these books, there are thousands more on how to write "sales copy." The favorite is Ken Evoy's Make Your Words Sell. It's now free. There's no charge - you're not even asked for your email address. This book is great, if you have something to sell. And even then, keep in mind that SELLING comes after PREselling (C-T-P-M process). Writing to PREsell is an entirely new concept to the art of business writing. Most importantly, it addresses the way that the vast majority of people use the Web - they search for...
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...VARK and Multiple Intelligences Inventory assessments and answers to the questions on the syllabus: 1. Based on the descriptions in the text, where do you see yourself on the Kolb Inventory of Learning Styles? Based on the descriptions in the text of the Kolb Inventory of Learning Styles I see myself as an active experimenter. I make decisions easily and enjoy solving problems. I enjoy applying what I have learned to see if I understood the material correctly and feel that I learn quickly. I am always ready to move quickly from thinking to action and get frustrated by those who take too much time acting on what they have been taught. This coincides with the realistic category I fall into with the Holland Personality and Career types as I see myself as a concrete and practical doer. I prefer situations that involve action rather than verbal or interpersonal tasks and take a concrete approach to problem solving rather than relying on abstract theory. 2. After reading about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, determine which personality is most like you. On the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator I am an ESTJ: Extravert –I am outgoing, gregarious, and talkative and find myself too talkative at times or intimidating to those who are shy or introverted. Sensing- I am interested in the facts and see myself as practical, factual, realistic and down-to-earth. Thinking- I see myself as a logical, rational, and analytical person. I tend to decide things relatively impersonally...
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...A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, “What are the grounds for your divorce?” She replied, “About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by.” “No,” he said, “I meaan what is the foundation of this case?” “It is made of concrete, brick and mortar,” she responded. “I mean,” he continued, “What are your relations like?” “I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband’s parents.” He said, “Do you have a real grudge?” “No,” she replied, “We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one.” “Please,” he tried again, “is there any infidelity in your marriage?” “Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We don’t necessarily like the music, but the answer to your questions is yes.” “Ma’am, does your husband ever beat you up?” “Yes,” she responded, “about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do.” Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, “Lady, why do you want a divorce?” “Oh, I don’t want a divorce,” she replied. “I’ve never wanted a divorce. My husband does. He said he can’t communicate with me.” Grammatical Correctness Use correct grammar in all communication. Check written messages for misspellings and punctuation errors. Avoid wordy or run-on sentences by sticking to the subject-verb-object structure. For example, change the sentence “Reports on sales should be placed in in-boxes on the top of your desks” to...
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...Graduate-Level Writing Paper Sylwasky Lomax, Sr. COM/600 June 27, 2016 Professor Sandra Ryan When deciding on pursuing an education at a graduate level, you have to know that academic success is first and foremost. However, at first glance an instructor may seem to intimidate his or her students from the rules set up, how they grade, or the format (APA) style the student must write in. Being prepared to take on the responsibilities at the graduate level can be somewhat stressful in the beginning. Realizing that on the graduate level writing is essential to reaching the ultimate goal which is to graduate can somehow tend to ease that stress. Preparing early and taking responsibility may be challenging, but will lead to an overall success in the future. This paper will focus on identifying characteristics of graduate writing and how it differs from other forms of writing, outlining the elements of effective written communication, plagiarism and the steps to avoid it, and how to manage time and stress that may arise from trying to balance graduate school and other life responsibilities. Graduate Level Writing It is very important to be responsible and prepared when it comes to the graduate level. The main focus of obtaining a degree, writing, knowing one’s strengths and weaknesses, seeking ways of improving the weaknesses, time, and stress are some major areas on the graduate level to not only be accountable for but to prepare for as well. Procrastination has...
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...disparities among a group of leaders, which were largely influenced by the times in which they lived. Bass (1974) penned, “from its infancy, the study of history has been the study of leaders” Wren, 1995 p. 50). This evaluation of historical views of leadership involved a review of the theories of W. E. B. Du Bois, Lao-tzu, and Niccolo Machiavelli, which yielded evidence of conflicting viewpoints on the topic of leadership throughout the ages. Each of these men’s theories and styles were very different, yet effective in their communities and beyond. They presented various traits of effective leadership ability and set examples for leaders to draw influence from as they formulate their own theories in more modern times. Commonalities and Disparities W. E. B. Du Bois believed that a certain segment of intelligent and educated black men were meant to lead their race. Lao-tzu thought that the most effective leaders were those who had the ability to lead when their followers barely knew they existed in a leadership capacity. Finally, Machiavelli believed that leaders or rulers should operate by force (Wren, 1995). After completing the assigned readings about these men, it was noted that each of them were well-educated and impressive achievers of their respective times. Du Bois was the first African-American to earn a PhD from Harvard. Lao-tzu was a Chinese sage, who was deemed a man of profound wisdom by his followers. Machiavelli was a renowned diplomat and a theorist...
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...Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) overview and the Effective Research and Writing at University of Phoenix Modules are two introductory tools used to help emphasize the importance of the MGT/521 course. They are also guides and directional maps to steer new students to the appropriateness of understanding the necessities to achieve success in this MBA program. The MBA overview encompasses multiple concentration of the program as each tab delves into the specifics of what each focus entails. Effective Research and Writing Modules take a similar pathway as it describes the didactic approach to produce a graduate student quality research paper with the proper American Psychological Association (APA) writing style. This paper will demonstrate the summary of the interest of two functional areas of business. In addition, an explanation of the role managers would have within these areas of business will be described. With the use of supporting peer-review articles from University of Phoenix, an effort will be made to illustrate in detail the appropriate use of the aforementioned points to give the readers the clear understanding of the MBA student’s perspective. Furthermore, students pursue furthering his or her education for various reasons, for example, career growth, personal goal or to start a new career, therefore it is significantly important for each student to use the necessary tools in the most efficient and effective manner to achieve his or her ultimate success of graduation...
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...Management of Soft Skills @ Campus Placement ABSTRACT Every student pursuing a professional career in engineering/management or any other stream has an ambition to obtain a challenging job in a company of repute (a brand name) and make a successful career. The eligibility of any student for campus placement although decides on the basis of his current and past academic performance (i.e. 10th and 12th marks) but his success in the interview is mainly depend on the technical knowledge and mostly on presentation / communication skill/general awareness. This implies the importance of soft skill knowledge at this stage. Basic campus placement activities conduct in three phases. 1. Technical or subject Test 2. Group discussion 3. Personal Interview A group discussion or GD conducted to test following skill of the candidates. • Interpersonal skill-listening, speaking, receptiveness, team spirit etc. • Clarity of thoughts-knowledge and ability to link known fact • Communication skill- coherence And the interview process to evaluate the candidate on various aspects such as goal, attitude, and motivational level ability to react the situation etc. This also helps company to assess the cultural fit between the company and students. This paper will elaborate on exact soft skill required for the students who are ready for placement i.e. final or pre final year students of the college based on four important factors...
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...Extensive Reading: Why? and How? Timothy Bell timothy [at] hsc.kuniv.edu.kw Kuwait University ------------------------------------------------- Abstract An extensive reading program was established for elementary level language learners at the British Council Language Center in Sanaa, Yemen. Research evidence for the use of such programs in EFL/ESL contexts is presented, emphasizing the benefits of this type of input for students' English language learning and skills development. Practical advice is then offered to teachers worldwide on ways to encourage learners to engage in a focused and motivating reading program with the potential to lead students along a path to independence and resourcefulness in their reading and language learning. ------------------------------------------------- Introduction: The Reading Program An extensive reading program was established at the British Council Language Center in Sanaa, Yemen. An elementary level class of government employees (age range 17-42) was exposed to a regime of graded readers, which was integrated into normal classroom teaching. Students followed a class reader, had access to a class library of graded readers, and had classes in the British Council library, which gave them access to a collection of 2000 titles. Questionnaires were used to examine students' reading interests, habits and attitudes, both prior to, and following the program. The class library contained 141 titles in the published readers of some major publishers...
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...Avoiding Common Errors in Scholarly Writing At the graduate level, students are expected to write academic papers in a scholarly way. The problem is at the beginning of his or her studies, a graduate student is a nascent writer and does not know how to write in a scholarly manner. He or she will face many challenges when writing, that may result in him or her making frequent errors. The errors can be persistent unless the student learns how to recognize and change his or her writing behaviors that will lead to the common mistakes. McDougall, Ornelles, & Rao claims that education graduate students coming from other disciplines may have to unlearn previous writing habits that can lead to roadblocks in the “pathway” to quality scholarly writing....
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