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Com 377 Chapter 1
Week 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Conventional Model | Lecture, unidirectional, mass audience, low message frequency, Static |
| Social Model | Conversation, Discussion, High message, multidirectional, |
| Mobile Technologies changing business Communication | Sensory and cognitive extensions of user, accelerated decosion-making and problem solving |
| Technology | useful, not a replacement for communication |
| to guard against information overload | use filtering features, manage subscriptions, sending unnecessary massages, save important messages |
| Ethical communication | includes all relevant information, is true and is not deceptive in any way |
| Unethical communication | plagiarizing, elective misquoting, misrepresenting numbers, distorting visuals and fails to respect privacy |
| Ethical dilemma | occurs when choosing among alternatives that are not clear cut Gray area but are ethical and valid |
| Ethical Lapse | is choosing a clearly unethical option |
| Ensuing ethical organization | Hiring individuals and installing ethical company codes |
| ensure legal communication | always check with legal department |
| Basic communication model | Sender first, idea encoded, message in medium, sender transmits the message through a channel, Audience receives message, decodes message, responds to message, provide feedback |
| Barriers in communication | Noise and distractions, competing messages, Filters, channel breakdowns |
| business communication process | facts, concise, efficient manner, clarify expectations and responsibilities, offer compelling, persuasive arguments and recommendations |
| Traits of professionalism | Striving to excel, dependable, accountable, team player, etiquette, ethical decision making, positive outlook |
| audience receive messages be aware of: | audience expectations, ensure ease of use, emphasize familiarity, practice empathy, compatibility |
| Audience decodes messages in looking at | Perception, selective perception, cultural beliefs, personal beliefs, individuals thinking styles |
| audiences respond to messages they must | remember message, be able to respond as you wish, be motivated to respond |