Organizational Communication for Survival (5th Edition) Virginia Peck Richmond (Author), James C. McCroskey (Author),
Chapter 12 is all about Change in organizations. We are going to focus on Informal Communication Network Roles. The book identifies SEVEN of these informal roles starting with "bridge" and ending with "old boys and old girls". For EACH OF THESE ROLES you will:
1. Define the role in 1-2 sentences
2. Provide an example of the role within an organization. You can use real examples from your experience or make up a hypothetical
Chapter 13 covers a number of concepts but in this activity we are going to focus on TWO concepts.
1. In 3-5 sentences explain the concept "Tolerance for Disagreement"
2. Provide an example of tolerance for disagreement in an organization that includes TWO levels (high, moderate, or low) of tolerance
3. In 3-5 sentences explain the concept "Groupthink"
4. Provide an example of how Groupthink can cause a problem for an organization
Chapter 14 is about the relationship between supervisors and subordinates. The textbook covers "10 Common Communication Mistakes." You are to select THREE of these Common Mistakes that you have experienced at some point in your life. It’s best if you’ve experienced these in an organization but if not you can come up with examples from your personal life. For each you should explain your example in 3-5 sentences.
Chapter 15 is about various types of Discrimination.
1. In 1-2 sentences explain what Discrimination is in the context of organizational communication (and not its common usage)
2. In 1-2 sentences explain what Pseudodiscrimination is in the context of organizational communication (and not its common usage)
3. Explain in 3-5 sentences how discrimination can be good or necessary for an organization and include an example
4. Explain in 3-5 sentences how discrimination can be bad or problematic for an organization and include an example
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