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Embry MGMT535 Module 2.4 (Cognition & Intrapersonal Communication Theory) First Writing Assignment

Prepare and submit your first written assignment by the end of the module week.

Choose any ONE theory from either Chapter 3 (Cognition & Intrapersonal Communication Theory) or Chapter 4 (Interpersonal Communication Theory) in the Dainton & Zelley book. Think about a situation that you can apply to explain this theory and how it can, did, or should be applied to the scenario at hand.

Example: use the theory of uncertainty reduction to explain how you would go about diminishing the stress for a colleague about an uncomfortable situation at work.

MGMT 535

Weekly Assignments/Short Reports

(45% of grade)

Criteria:

This course has a requirement of weekly short reports/assignments/case studies that complement and reinforce topics covered in each module. The goal of these

assignments is to demonstrate your comprehension of key communication management principles, concepts and theories and substantiate your understanding of the course materials.

The assignments consist of various ‘think piece’ short reports and article reviews that enable you to use your critical thinking and analysis skills to apply what you are learning. These assignments are not solely opinion papers – although your “angle” on the subject matter at hand is encouraged. Please support your suggestions and

recommendations with outside sources. (Note: Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for this particular graduate level course.)

Twosources are required for each assignment:

• The course textbooks

• An outside ‘credible’ source.

You are welcome to use materials posted in the weekly modules and in the “Resources” area of this course as your 2nd source. Proper grammar is expected; typos, grammatical errors and unorganized writing will diminish your score. Please proof, proof, proof, and proof again!

Due Date:

• Papers are due by the end of the module week.

• No papers will be accepted after the last day of the Module week. You will receive a ‘zero’ if your report is not received by the end of the week it is due.

Details:

• Microsoft Word is the acceptable document format.

• The length of each paper is 2-3 pages.

• Margins are set at one inch on all four sides.

• Text is double-spaced using 12 pt., Times New Roman font.

• Nocover page is required.

• Submit via the appropriate activity link in the course. Please do NOT email assignments to your instructor (per the ERAU Worldwide Online submission policy).

Embry MGMT535 Module 3.3 (organizational culture can positively – and negatively – influence) First Writing Assignment

Prepare and submit your second writing assignment by the end of the module week.

Compare and contrast how a company’s organizational culture can positively – and negatively – influence the internal environment AND, as a result, discuss the positive and negative impact this culture can have on the employees. Please use examples to demonstrate your points and follow the Assignment Criteria.

MGMT 535

Weekly Assignments/Short Reports

(45% of grade)

Criteria:

This course has a requirement of weekly short reports/assignments/case studies that complement and reinforce topics covered in each module. The goal of these

assignments is to demonstrate your comprehension of key communication management principles, concepts and theories and substantiate your understanding of the course materials.

The assignments consist of various ‘think piece’ short reports and article reviews that enable you to use your critical thinking and analysis skills to apply what you are learning. These assignments are not solely opinion papers – although your “angle” on the subject matter at hand is encouraged. Please support your suggestions and

recommendations with outside sources. (Note: Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for this particular graduate level course.)

Twosources are required for each assignment:

• The course textbooks

• An outside ‘credible’ source.

You are welcome to use materials posted in the weekly modules and in the “Resources” area of this course as your 2nd source. Proper grammar is expected; typos, grammatical errors and unorganized writing will diminish your score. Please proof, proof, proof, and proof again!

Due Date:

• Papers are due by the end of the module week.

• No papers will be accepted after the last day of the Module week. You will receive a ‘zero’ if your report is not received by the end of the week it is due.

Details:

• Microsoft Word is the acceptable document format.

• The length of each paper is 2-3 pages.

• Margins are set at one inch on all four sides.

• Text is double-spaced using 12 pt., Times New Roman font.

• Nocover page is required.

• Submit via the appropriate activity link in the course. Please do NOT email assignments to your instructor (per the ERAU Worldwide Online submission policy).

Embry MGMT535 Module 4.3 (Social Media Benefits in Organizational Communication)Writing Assignment

Prepare and submit your third writing assignment by the end of the module week.

Refer to the website http://decidedlysocial.com/13-types-of-social-media-platforms-and-counting/ (Links to an external site.). Choose any 2-3 categories and explain how these social media techniques can benefit an organization from a communication management perspective. Please use examples to substantiate your claims. Feel free to also propose creative ways a company can use these techniques to enhance communication with key constituents. (You are welcome to list a particular company for this assignment – if you find that to be easier).

MGMT 535

Weekly Assignments/Short Reports

(45% of grade)

Criteria:

This course has a requirement of weekly short reports/assignments/case studies that complement and reinforce topics covered in each module. The goal of these

assignments is to demonstrate your comprehension of key communication management principles, concepts and theories and substantiate your understanding of the course materials.

The assignments consist of various ‘think piece’ short reports and article reviews that enable you to use your critical thinking and analysis skills to apply what you are learning. These assignments are not solely opinion papers – although your “angle” on the subject matter at hand is encouraged. Please support your suggestions and

recommendations with outside sources. (Note: Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for this particular graduate level course.)

Twosources are required for each assignment:

• The course textbooks

• An outside ‘credible’ source.

You are welcome to use materials posted in the weekly modules and in the “Resources” area of this course as your 2nd source. Proper grammar is expected; typos, grammatical errors and unorganized writing will diminish your score. Please proof, proof, proof, and proof again!

Due Date:

• Papers are due by the end of the module week.

• No papers will be accepted after the last day of the Module week. You will receive a ‘zero’ if your report is not received by the end of the week it is due.

Details:

• Microsoft Word is the acceptable document format.

• The length of each paper is 2-3 pages.

• Margins are set at one inch on all four sides.

• Text is double-spaced using 12 pt., Times New Roman font.

• Nocover page is required.

• Submit via the appropriate activity link in the course. Please do NOT email assignments to your instructor (per the ERAU Worldwide Online submission policy).

Embry MGMT535 Module 5.3 (Management Article Review) Writing Assignment

Prepare and submit your fourth writing assignment by the end of the module week.

Choose any ONE article from an academic journal that you are using as one of your sources for your Final Report. Provide a 2 page review of this article. Make sure to address the “so what? Factor”. What did you learn from this article? Make sure to include the full citation using correct APA style format.

MGMT 535

Weekly Assignments/Short Reports

(45% of grade)

Criteria:

This course has a requirement of weekly short reports/assignments/case studies that complement and reinforce topics covered in each module. The goal of these

assignments is to demonstrate your comprehension of key communication management principles, concepts and theories and substantiate your understanding of the course materials.

The assignments consist of various ‘think piece’ short reports and article reviews that enable you to use your critical thinking and analysis skills to apply what you are learning. These assignments are not solely opinion papers – although your “angle” on the subject matter at hand is encouraged. Please support your suggestions and

recommendations with outside sources. (Note: Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for this particular graduate level course.)

Twosources are required for each assignment:

• The course textbooks

• An outside ‘credible’ source.

You are welcome to use materials posted in the weekly modules and in the “Resources” area of this course as your 2nd source. Proper grammar is expected; typos, grammatical errors and unorganized writing will diminish your score. Please proof, proof, proof, and proof again!

Due Date:

• Papers are due by the end of the module week.

• No papers will be accepted after the last day of the Module week. You will receive a ‘zero’ if your report is not received by the end of the week it is due.

Details:

• Microsoft Word is the acceptable document format.

• The length of each paper is 2-3 pages.

• Margins are set at one inch on all four sides.

• Text is double-spaced using 12 pt., Times New Roman font.

• Nocover page is required.

• Submit via the appropriate activity link in the course. Please do NOT email assignments to your instructor (per the ERAU Worldwide Online submission policy).

Embry MGMT535 Module 6.3 (Management memo) Writing Assignment

Prepare and submit your fifth writing assignment by the end of the module week.

For this assignment, think of a message you would communicate to a group of your employees. (If you are not employed at the moment, then use a hypothetical situation.) As you know, memo format is usually appropriate for communicating to an internal audience of employees. So, for this writing assignment, please use a memo format. Pay careful attention to word selection, tone, etc. when writing to this specialized target audience. Make sure to address the following questions when writing your memo:

What is the purpose (to educate, inform, persuade, etc.) of the message? (Please provide some brief context in your memo – e.g., a brief recap or overview).
What should the focus/theme of the message be for this particular audience?

MGMT 535

Weekly Assignments/Short Reports

(45% of grade)

Criteria:

This course has a requirement of weekly short reports/assignments/case studies that complement and reinforce topics covered in each module. The goal of these

assignments is to demonstrate your comprehension of key communication management principles, concepts and theories and substantiate your understanding of the course materials.

The assignments consist of various ‘think piece’ short reports and article reviews that enable you to use your critical thinking and analysis skills to apply what you are learning. These assignments are not solely opinion papers – although your “angle” on the subject matter at hand is encouraged. Please support your suggestions and

recommendations with outside sources. (Note: Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for this particular graduate level course.)

Twosources are required for each assignment:

• The course textbooks

• An outside ‘credible’ source.

You are welcome to use materials posted in the weekly modules and in the “Resources” area of this course as your 2nd source. Proper grammar is expected; typos, grammatical errors and unorganized writing will diminish your score. Please proof, proof, proof, and proof again!

Due Date:

• Papers are due by the end of the module week.

• No papers will be accepted after the last day of the Module week. You will receive a ‘zero’ if your report is not received by the end of the week it is due.

Details:

• Microsoft Word is the acceptable document format.

• The length of each paper is 2-3 pages.

• Margins are set at one inch on all four sides.

• Text is double-spaced using 12 pt., Times New Roman font.

• Nocover page is required.

• Submit via the appropriate activity link in the course. Please do NOT email assignments to your instructor (per the ERAU Worldwide Online submission policy)

Embry MGMT535 Module 7.3 (The Culture of United States of America) Writing Assignment

Prepare and submit your sixth and final writing assignment by the end of the module week.

Choose a country from either website below. Using information from both websites, discuss some important aspects to be aware of when communicating with colleagues from the country you chose. Discuss at least (3) different points and use examples in your report.

Commisceo Global (Links to an external site.) (Kwintessential (Links to an external site.) Country Guides)

International Business Etiquette and Manners (Links to an external site.)

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Review the Research Paper Rubric before submitting your paper.

Embry MGMT535 Module 8.3 Final Capstone Report Assignment

Due: The beginning of the module week

It’s time to submit your Final Report.

This course has introduced you to an array of communication theories, principles and concepts. Your final report serves as your capstone project for this 9-week course. Completion of this final project provides you with three overarching opportunities.

To illustrate that you have a clear understanding of key communication management principles you have learned
To apply selected communication management principles and synthesize/analyze these concepts and theories
To holistically reflect upon the information (e.g., take a look at the “big picture”).
The Final Report will be based on one of the following two options:

Option 1: Identify 1-2 key concepts/theories. As a “train the trainer” assignment, the purpose of this report is to inform/educate these concepts/theories by providing a thorough analysis. Think of yourself in the capacity as a “reporter.”
Option 2: Identify 1-2 key concepts/theories. As an “application” assignment, the purpose of this report is to synthesize/integrate these concepts/theories by linking these concepts/theories to a specific organization (whether it be your own or some other one). Think of yourself in the capacity as an “analyst.”
No final reports accepted after the term officially ends. This assignment is worth one-third of your final grade in this course. When you submit your document, it will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin, a plagiarism prevention service. Before you submit your document review the and Research Paper Rubric.

Important: Upon submission, your work will automatically be evaluated through the Turnitin plagiarism detection tool. Your assignment will be checked against a database of written works and generates an originality report. You will be able to view and download your originality report; however, you will not be permitted to submit your paper a second time. Ensure your work is entirely your own. Cite your sources!

MGMT 535

Final Capstone Report

Criteria and Checklist

(30% of grade)

Overview:

Your final report has three overarching goals, thereby providing you with the following opportunities, based on what you have learned in class:

To illustrate that you have a clear understanding of key communication management principles you have learned
To apply selected communication management principles and synthesize/analyzethese concepts and theories
To holistically reflect upon the information (e.g., take a look at the “big picture”).
You have two options:

Option 1:Identify 1-2 key concepts/theories. As a “train the trainer” assignment, thepurpose of this report is to inform/educate these concepts/theories by providing a thorough analysis. Think of yourself as a “reporter.”

Option 2:Identify 1-2 key concepts/theories. As an “application” assignment, the purpose ofthis report is to synthesize/integrate these concepts/theories to a specific organization (whether it be your own or some other one). Think of yourself as an “analyst.”

Check-list for both Options:

• Use APA style formatting only

• Length: 5-7 pages of copy (this excludes abstract, cover page, references, etc.)

• Abstract: no more than 500 words (serve as an “executive summary” – a short recap)

• Page numbering required (using “running head” APA style formatting)

• Deadline: due at the beginning of Module 9. Your instructor will post the day your reportis due. Late submissions will incur a point reduction at the discretion of your instructor. No reports will be accepted beyond the last day of the term. NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Catchy title on cover page (don’t forget to use a strong verb)

• Start with an Introductory paragraph (to include a “purpose statement” so we know, up front, what you plan to discuss)

• Include at least (3) main points to substantiate this purpose in your body copy

• End with a short, clear and concise conclusion paragraph

• This is NOT an opinion paper

o ALWAYS substantiate your claims with outside sources

o Do not use personal pronouns (such as I, me, we, us, etc.)

• Points will be deducted for typographical and grammatical errors. Please proof, proof, then proof again before turning in your final submission

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(See page 2 – for information related to CITATIONS)

Citations:

• Minimum of 5 outside references are required (this count does NOT include your textbook)

• A total of 2 of the 5 sources must be from academic journals (refer to ERAU Library

Guide at “Resources” Link)

• In-text citations are required – using APA format only (ex: Fall, 2009; or in the case a direct quote: Fall, 2009, p. 56

• Do not use footnotes as your citation formatting; use APA style only

• Any/all references cited in the reference section must be included in the body copy of your report ~ and vice versa

*Technically, if you don’t cite your authors within your paper/text, this is a form of

plagiarism – because you have acknowledged that you used these authors’ materials, but then you failed to give them credit in the body of your copy / document! As such, failure to cite properly and appropriately will result in a zero for your final grade.

Upon submission, your report will automatically be evaluated through Blackboard’s SafeAssign plagiarism detection tool. Your writing will be checked for originality against numerous databases of written works. SafeAssign generates an originality report you may view and download; however, you will not be permitted to submit your paper a second time. Ensure your work is entirely your own. Cite your sources! For more information on SafeAssign visit the course ‘Resources’ area.

Please refer to the following website, which serves as an excellent resource for APA-style formatting. I suggest that you bookmark this website; it is a valuable resource!

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

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