Assignment 1: Fundamentals of Effective Communication in the Workplace
Assignment 1: Fundamentals of Effective
Communication in the Workplace
Due Week 5 and worth 80 points
Effective communication skills are essential in the
workplace. Some businesses invest in training their employees on how to
effectively communicate, because effective communication skills go beyond
conversations. Employees must know how to express business issues effectively
when writing reports and emails. Understanding the benefits of effective
communication helps businesses to develop a workforce that is able to
communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and suppliers and increase
productivity.
Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:
1. Describe a time when you experienced effective
communication in a business environment.
2. Discuss at least three (3) reasons why you
perceived the communication to be effective, and explain the resulting impact
to the business.
Your assignment should be typed, double spaced,
using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Your
assignment should follow these formatting requirements:
Page One (1):
·
Include a cover page containing the
title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course
title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment
page length.
Pages Two (2) and Three (3):
·
Write a paragraph introducing a time
when you experienced effective communication in a business environment.
·
Write three paragraphs that each
discuss one reason why you perceived the communication to be effective. Be sure
to explain the resulting impact to the business.
·
Write a paragraph concluding your
assignment that restates the main idea of your assignment by reminding your
reader why this topic is important.
The specific course learning outcomes associated
with this assignment are:
·
Explain the elements that foster
effective communication in business.
·
Use technology and information
resources to research issues in business.
·
Write clearly and concisely about
business issues using proper writing mechanics.
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