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MANAGEMENT MEMO For your Management Memo, please discuss how a more thorough understanding of communicating in organizations, managerial communication, and communication and strategy can continue to inform our approach to conducting business more capably. Information on all these subjects may be found in Chapters 1-2. Specifically, address how these concepts could be more adequately harnessed by leadership in order to increase employee effectiveness and strengthen company culture. MEMO WRITING GUIDANCE Although formats and references vary, most texts recommends a very specific format for memos: an Introduction, Body (findings), Close format sometimes called a Benefits, Analysis, Action Item format. The following links also outline guidance: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-write-memo https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-a-memorandum…. https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Business-Memo MEMO FORMAT The first link above suggests the following format (Note: I have put in BOLD those elements that your memo should include): TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: I’m writing to inform you that [reason for writing memo]. As our company continues to grow … [evidence or reason to support your opening paragraph]. Please let me know if you have any questions. In the meantime, I’d appreciate your cooperation as [official business information] takes place. Paragraph One: In the first paragraph, you’ll want to quickly and clearly state the purpose of your memo. You might begin your sentence with the phrase, “I’m writing to inform you … ” or “I’m writing to request … “. A memo is meant to be short, clear, and to-the-point. You’ll want to deliver your most critical information upfront, and then use subsequent paragraphs as opportunities to dive into more detail. Paragraph Two: In the second paragraph, you’ll want to provide context or supporting evidence. For instance, let’s say your memo is informing the company of an internal re-organization. If this is the case, paragraph two should say something like, “As our company continues to grow, we’ve decided it makes more sense to separate our video production team from our content team. This way, those teams can focus more on their individual goals.” Paragraph Three: In the third paragraph, you’ll want to include your specific request of each employee — if you’re planning a team outing, this is the space you’d include, “Please RSVP with dietary restrictions,” or “Please email me with questions.” On the contrary, if you’re informing staff of upcoming construction to the building, you might say, “I’d appreciate your cooperation during this time.” Even if there isn’t any specific action you expect from employees, it’s helpful to include how you hope they’ll handle the news and whether you expect them to do something in response to the memo. Keeping this format in mind, please complete your management memos.
Requirements: 1 page (single space)
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MANAGEMENT MEMO For your Management Memo, please discuss how a more thorough understanding of communicating in organizations, managerial communication, and communication and strategy can continue to inform our approach to conducting business more capably. Information on all these subjects may be found in Chapters 1-2. Specifically, address how these concepts could be more adequately harnessed by leadership in order to increase employee effectiveness and strengthen company culture. MEMO WRITING GUIDANCE Although formats and references vary, most texts recommends a very specific format for memos: an Introduction, Body (findings), Close format sometimes called a Benefits, Analysis, Action Item format. The following links also outline guidance: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-write-memo https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-a-memorandum…. https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Business-Memo MEMO FORMAT The first link above suggests the following format (Note: I have put in BOLD those elements that your memo should include): TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: I’m writing to inform you that [reason for writing memo]. As our company continues to grow … [evidence or reason to support your opening paragraph]. Please let me know if you have any questions. In the meantime, I’d appreciate your cooperation as [official business information] takes place. Paragraph One: In the first paragraph, you’ll want to quickly and clearly state the purpose of your memo. You might begin your sentence with the phrase, “I’m writing to inform you … ” or “I’m writing to request … “. A memo is meant to be short, clear, and to-the-point. You’ll want to deliver your most critical information upfront, and then use subsequent paragraphs as opportunities to dive into more detail. Paragraph Two: In the second paragraph, you’ll want to provide context or supporting evidence. For instance, let’s say your memo is informing the company of an internal re-organization. If this is the case, paragraph two should say something like, “As our company continues to grow, we’ve decided it makes more sense to separate our video production team from our content team. This way, those teams can focus more on their individual goals.” Paragraph Three: In the third paragraph, you’ll want to include your specific request of each employee — if you’re planning a team outing, this is the space you’d include, “Please RSVP with dietary restrictions,” or “Please email me with questions.” On the contrary, if you’re informing staff of upcoming construction to the building, you might say, “I’d appreciate your cooperation during this time.” Even if there isn’t any specific action you expect from employees, it’s helpful to include how you hope they’ll handle the news and whether you expect them to do something in response to the memo. Keeping this format in mind, please complete your management memos.
Requirements: 1 page (single space)
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DescriptionYou will upload a video of 3-4 minutes featuring your preferred, local, tourist destination. You may choose any spot in San Diego or your neighborhood to convince a tourist to visit. This video should highlight the destination. Your approach should be that this video could be featured on the City of San Diego tourist web site that people from all the world access to see what is cool about San Diego. The spot you choose should be featured prominently in your video. You will want to tell your audience (tourists- either from out of town, or San Diegans who want to “staycation”) the features of your destination. For example:How should a traveler get to your destination? Car? Plane? Train?
What can they expect for parking?
What can they expect to see?
Is there a fee to enter?
What kind of attractions are there to see?
What are the benefits of this location?
Is this educational? Business related? Government?
Who typically visits this location?
Is this location seasonal?
How long should a tourist plan to spend at this location?
What is an insider secret about this location?
Etc.
ResourcesYour cell phone or video camera and your choice of destination in San Diego.Assignment ExpectationsThe video should be no more than 4 minutes long. You may feature background music, but it should not overpower your message. You may upload this to a personal YouTube (or other platform account) if you wish to store this in the cloud. If this is the case, please upload a document with the link to your video.PreviousNext
Requirements: page long and answers all the questions
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Final Version – Info Speech OutlineTime for your first speech. You’ve done the prep, you have some helpful tips to use (they’re located in the folder above), and you’re probably a bit excited…I’m excited too!Submit the Final Copy of your speech outline via the link above. I encourage you to also submit a copy of your final outline via the “Informative Speech Topic” forum in the Discussion Board for feedback from peers (and maybe me too!).
Remember – visualize success…think positive thoughts…practice!Submit the link to your Informative SpeechSubmit the link to your speech via this assignment.Once in the assignment submission screen, copy the link to the comments box and click submit.
Good luck – I look forward to your speeches
Recording and submitting a speech:
If you choose to record and submit your Informative and Persuasive speeches, there are
a few things you need to know:
You can record the speech with a video camera, still camera with video
functionality, or with many smartphones.
You will need to arrange for an audience of at least 4 people.
Once the speech is recorded, you will need to upload the recording to the web so
I can view your speech. You can use YouTube/Google, Facebook, or any other
web service that will allow you to upload your recording and provide me access
via a link to the recording.
The due date for speeches delivered this way will be supplied several weeks in
advance.
Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns. This method of
delivery poses its own challenges. Still, it has several key benefits, specifically that you can
deliver the speech at the time most convenient to you, and you can re-record the speech
if you think you can do better. I will be there to support you every step of the way
Good luck.you ganna make for me speech don’t do a video just write what I should say to the video and outline
Requirements: you ganna make for me speech don’t do a video just write what I should say to the video and outline
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Intercultural Communication Analysis:One common source of interpersonal conflict is a lack of cultural understanding and how culture influences the communication choices of those we interact with on a daily basis.Your task isn’t terribly difficult provided you spend some time planning and preparing. Here is what you need to do:Write four or five questions you will ask a member of another culture about their culture AND how communication works in their culture. Questions could be about gender and communication, nonverbal communication, words or language, etc. Start thinking of your questions now.Post your ideas and we’ll discuss them in the discussion board “Intercultural Analysis Questions”. Think of someone you know (a classmate, friend, co-worker, etc.) who is a member of a culture different from your own.Ask this person if they will help you with an assignment for your communication class. Tell them you will probably need no more than around 30 or 40 minutes of their time.Get together with your interviewee and…you guessed it…ask the questions. You should also include what are called “probes” – these are follow-ups to your initial question. Examples include “Why do you feel that way?” or “Can you tell me more?” or “Can you share a specific example?”.Consider your own answers to these questions. How are your answers different? How are they similar?In a 3 to 4 page paper describe the interview, what you learned via the interview, AND the steps you could take to ensure that communication between you and this person, or another person from the same culture as your interviewee, is as positive and effective as possible.Remember – as with any college level paper, your work should have a clear introduction (with a “hook”), a solid, well-structured body, and an effective conclusion. Following the structure of the informative speech wouldn’t be a bad idea!That is it in a nutshell. Remember to visit the discussion forum to discuss your questions in advance!
Requirements: Analysis
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Write a 3-5 page paper titled “Conflict and Power” that explains how individual perceptions of power can create conflict situations between law enforcement and members of a community. Use the relational theory of power to explain how perceptions affect the ability to resolve conflict. Then, identify a conflict resolution strategy and predict the outcome.IntroductionPower plays a role in most conflicts. According to Coleman, Deutsch, and Marcus (2014), power can be understood by looking at its relationship to a situation and how that power is used. It is important to consider the role that each person in a conflict situation plays and that person’s place in the power hierarchy. Also, consider culture, as it can influence the way people react to power inequalities. Understanding these differences is key when trying to understand the dynamics of conflict and formulate strategies for conflict resolution.ReferenceColeman, P., Deutsch, M., & Marcus, C. (Eds.). (2014). The handbook of conflict resolution: Theory and practice (3rd ed.). Wiley. Demonstration of ProficiencyBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:Competency 1: Identify variables within an organizational structure that can promote conflict.Describe the factors that contribute to conflict between law enforcement and members of a community.
Competency 2: Apply theoretical perspectives on conflict.Use the relational theory of power to explain how perceptions of power interfere with the ability to resolve conflict.
Competency 3: Apply appropriate strategies to reduce or resolve conflicts.Identify conflict resolution strategies for law enforcement community conflicts.
Competency 4: Analyze the impact of conflict on relationship building in face-to-face, virtual, cyber, and group communication.Explain how perceptions of power contribute to conflict situations.
Competency 5: Evaluate the outcome of proposed strategies of conflict resolution.Determine the outcome of a conflict resolution strategy.
Competency 6: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate APA format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
PreparationSearch the Capella library and the Internet to locate resources that address the dynamics of power and conflict (in particular, with relation to law enforcement), the relational theory of power, perceptions of power, and how things such as gender, culture, and ethnicity can affect that perception.InstructionsComplete the following:Describe the factors or conditions that contribute to conflict situations between law enforcement and citizens.
Explain how perceptions of power may contribute to conflict situations between law enforcement and members of a community. Be sure you consider the perceptions of both the police and individual citizens.
Use the relational theory of power to explain how perceptions of power affect the ability to resolve police–community conflict.
Identify strategies you believe might be effective in reducing or resolving conflicts between police and communities.
Choose one strategy and determine the likely outcome.
Although an actual blog would not have any specific formatting, format this assessment following APA guidelines. This format will facilitate faculty evaluation and feedback.Additional RequirementsSubmit 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including title and reference pages.
Use 12-point, Times New Roman font.
Include a title page and reference page.
Cite at least three current scholarly or professional resources
Requirements: 3-5pages
