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Post BUS311 Unit 1 Discussion Latest 2017 July

Unit 1 DB: Effective Communication

Identify a video clip that you believe represents an example of effective communication across a broad spectrum of mediums including face to face, electronic, phone or written. It can be in any context, business or otherwise, but make sure it is appropriate to discuss in class. Post a link to the video along with a written summary of why you think this example shows effective communication.

Post BUS311 Unit 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 July

Unit 2.1 DB: Critique Presentation Skills

Find a presentation that interests you on www.ted.com/talks. Evaluate the speaker’s effectiveness and delivery with the techniques that you have learned in this Unit. Focusing on technique and not content, what are the strengths and weaknesses of the presentation? Be sure to include a link to the video you are evaluating. Then for your replies, choose two classmates’ videos and expand on their analysis of the presenter’s strengths and weaknesses.

Unit 2.2 DB: The Hook

The hook is so critical in your presentation – we will practice this skill in this week’s assignments. This discussion is based on your Unit 2 Assignment.

Watch the video titled 6 Public Speaking Tips To Hook Any Audience in Reading and Resources above for an example of a strong hook.

Create a video that displays the hook you created for the Unit 2 Assignment and submit a link to your video in this discussion.

Then, we will evaluate the hooks. Provide a strength and an opportunity for improvement for two classmates’ hooks.

Post BUS311 Unit 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 July

Unit 3.1 DB: Assessing Audience Needs and Choosing the Correct Medium

Choose one of the scenarios below.

A dealer that Post Corp. sells to has missed three payments and you will send a final-notice of payment indicating that you will begin legal collection procedures in two weeks if payment is not received in full.

Your company decides to run an advertisement during the Olympics for a new protein bar.

The new CEO plans to condense the hierarchy within the business.

You have to ask your parents to transfer money into your account while you are away at school.

The cover letter sent along with your resume.

Then for this discussion board, respond to each of the following questions based on the question’s relation to the scenario.

Who is the targeted audience?

What will their expected reactions be?

What information do they need to know?

What is the best medium for delivering the message? Explain your choice.

In your responses evaluate your classmates’ target audience – is it too broad or narrow? What other mediums may be effective for delivering the message?

Unit 3.2 DB: “Bad” Business Communication

Find or write an example of a poorly written business communication and revise it. Focus on improving it for clarity, word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, audience need, and clarity and conciseness. Post both the original and revised communications to this Discussion Board for the class to view.

In your responses provide constructive feedback for the changes your peers made and how effective they are in communicating their new message.

Post BUS311 Unit 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 July

Unit 4.1 DB: Request for Letter of Recommendation

As the Chief Operating Officer for Post Corporation, you receive many requests from current and former employees for letters of recommendation. Yesterday, you received an e-mail request to write a letter of recommendation from an employee who worked for you six years ago. You recall that the former employee did commendable work, but you do not remember any specific information. Should you write the letter of recommendation? Why or why not?

Unit 4.2 DB: Is Social Media Sabotaging Real Communication?

After reading the article, “Is Social Media Sabotaging Real Communication?” by Susan Tardanico in the above Readings & Resources, debate the title of the article. Support your stance with research by providing at least one APA reference.

Post BUS311 Unit 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 July

dq 1

A former employee of Post Corp. – who quit last year just before you were about to fire him for repeatedly failing to meet performance targets – just emailed you from his new job, requesting a recommendation. Apparently, his new job is not going as well as he had hoped and he regrets leaving his position at Post Corporation. If you do not have any current openings, he would be grateful for a letter of recommendation.

Write an e-mail message to your former employee explaining why you will not be writing them a recommendation. Make up any details needed. In your response to your classmate’s post, critique their style and tone, pointing out strengths and giving any constructive feedback about their message.

dq 2

Choose one of the following prompts. Write two brief messages for the chosen prompt. First write your message using the direct approach. Then revise your message to demonstrate the indirect approach.

1. A message to a customer informing him that his order is on back-order and will arrive three weeks late. It’s December 15 and he was expecting the package to arrive by Christmas.

2. A message to your boss notifying him that you have to extend your paid time off because you missed your flight and cannot attend an important business meeting on Monday morning.

3. A message to your team of 10 employees notifying them that there will be no year-end bonuses because you did not meet your department goals.

4. A message to all employees informing them that to avoid layoffs each employee will need to forfeit one week’s paid vacation.

Post BUS311 Unit 6 Discussion Latest 2017 July

As the Vice President of Operations at Post Corporation, you have a weekly virtual meeting with your staff of 20 employees using WebEx. Recently, you notice that some employees lack the expected etiquette within group meetings and often interrupt, argue amongst one another, and shoot down each other’s ideas. You are debating whether you should go with the flow of the way meetings currently operate, or try to modify the behaviors of the team.

Discuss the pros and cons of both approaches and decide which you think would be the best way to run the meetings in the future. Conduct some research on meeting etiquette and cite at least one article related to the topic in your post. Make up any details you need in your scenario.
In your response to two classmates, point out strengths and weaknesses of their approach.

Post BUS311 Unit 7 Discussion Latest 2017 July

LinkedIn is a valuable networking technological tool in business. For this discussion, you will create or update a LinkedIn account to assist in building your professional network and credibility.

Review the resources provided in the Readings and Resources on LinkedIn. Then go through the steps to create a LinkedIn profile or, if you already have a profile created, update your profile according to the tips and recommendations presented.
For new profiles, share what information you chose to highlight about yourself and how this information makes your profile more appealing. For existing profiles, share any changes you have made and how those changes make your profile more appealing.
Be sure to provide a link to your profile in your post.
Evaluate at least two of your classmates LinkedIn profiles and provide feedback on what works and how they may improve it.
Also, review this Personal Branding Top Ten Checklist. It’s a tool to help you think more about your own personal brand and how to shape it.

Post BUS311 Unit 8 Discussion Latest 2017 July

As a manager of Post Corp., you oversee a diverse staff. Read the scenarios below and chooseone to discuss in this discussion board.

You notice that several employees from the former Soviet Union speak Russian together in the workplace. They sit together on break and at lunch and do not attempt to include their co-workers. Sometimes, they ask each other for work-related advice. Does it make you uncomfortable? Should you try to make them change their behavior? Why or why not? How?
At the annual Post Corp. holiday lunch, a non-Christian employee does not want to participate in the festive daytime event, but goes reluctantly. Everybody is there and having fun. She tries to stay in the background, but is brought over to a very merry Santa who insists on giving her a present. She leaves immediately. As her manager, how do you address the situation? Explain.
In your response to classmates, discuss the employee versus the manager view of the situation. How would you respond to these challenges? What might be the repercussions? If you use outside sources to help you respond, provide references.