BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

You will prepare and submit a number of short papers on a series of topics posed by the instructor. These papers are an opportunity for you to respond to an issue drawn from the module. You must support your position using appropriate sources that are properly cited.

The short paper for this module is on the following:

A specific business communication experience

For this assignment, you will use your findings from a current or recent workplace. You have to compare and contrast two (2) communication approaches used by two managers that you have observed first hand. Use readings from Chapter 1 of your textbook as the conceptual basis for your discussion.

Respond to the following in your paper:

1. Compare the management communication systems of these two managers. How are the basics similar? What was the role of technology, if any?
2. Which of the two managers was more effective in performing his or her responsibilities? What impact did communication have in each case?
3. What are some potential long-term consequences to each manager’s approach?

You must follow the format and guidelines, given below, for the short papers:

Title Page: Include name, paper title, course title, instructor’s name, and date.

Introduction: Discuss the purpose of the paper in succinct, declarative sentences. The introduction should offer a preview of the paper, its value, and be based upon the concepts studied in the course.

Discussion Content: This section should include the following three elements:

a brief examination of the issue, concept, or consequences of the actions taken,

an explanation of the concepts or theoretical applications that pertain to this topic,

a discussion of your position on this topic, supporting your argument from the text or other appropriate sources. It is highly recommended you make use of appropriate headings to guide your reader.

Conclusion: This should be a summative paragraph which includes a restatement of the key points in your discussion.

References: A minimum of two references (not including your textbook) must be used to support your discussion. Document all sources according to APA style.

Textbook: Hynes, G. E., & Veltsos, J. R. (2019). Managerial communication strategies and applications. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Your work should be submitted in a Word document, 3–4 pages in length (not including the title and the reference page), typed in double-space, in 10- or 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font. The page margins on the top, bottom, left side, and right side should be 1 inch each. It must be formatted according to APA 6th Edition standards, including the title and the reference page.

Evaluation

This assignment will be graded using the SBT Short Paper Rubric located on the Course Rubrics page within the Start Here section of the course. Please review the rubric prior to beginning your work so that you ensure your submission meets the criteria in place for this assignment. Collectively, these assignments are worth 25% of your final course grade.

Keep the following points in mind:

Arguments are well-developed and supported by proper reasons, research information, and examples.

The analysis is accurate and the responses are balanced.