Intercultural Communications Experiences with the Indians and Japanese

Intercultural communication is a fundamental form of communication in every society. Understanding the culture and the communication techniques and methods used by different ethnic groups or even different nations is significant to any form of business or individual operating in different geographical zones. This is because intercultural communication aims at understanding the ways and methods in which different cultures and countries communicate, behave and perceive ideas and the world around them...

Communications Strategies Public Speaking

Purpose of speech Generally, the purpose of speech is to describe a persons thoughts, perceptions and feelings. However, different speeches may serve differing purposes it is the potential audience that assists a public speaker in determining the purpose for which the speech is aimed at (Davidson 19). There is one principal purpose of a speech the speakers ability to engage the audience with the main proposition or idea. A speech must aim at actively capturing the attention of the audience and maintaining...
In, Do We Need To Go There Again an article by Bel Bruno in the popular My Turn section of Newsweek, he argues that the events that fate deals out to each person, although sometimes seemingly completely negative, come together in subtle ways to ease situations which are otherwise fraught with anxiety and resentment in Brunos case, confessing his homosexuality to his conventional father. The advocate of this argument, as mentioned earlier, is Bel Bruno, a magazine editor who is currently working...

Memos, Letters and Emails

Professionals have various options of communication available to them. Memos, letters and electronic mails are three of such options. Memos are like letters only shorter, to the point and convenient. They are used when communicating internally within a company structure when the message to be conveyed is professional. They are also used when appreciating or good behavior by individuals and groups. If certain employees are to be fired, a memo is very appropriate as it comes in handy in the event...

Comparative Discussion of Technical Manuals

Similarities Both user manuals employ pictures of their products features (buttons, icons, and slots) that were enlarged to be identified easily. They both have a table of contents for easy reference. The two manuals contain a step-by-step guide and specific instructions written in simple words on how to use or operate the products. Differences The Nero User Manual starts with a welcome page extending gratitude to the user for buying the companys product. This page is followed by a discussion...

Analyzing Financial Indicators for Decision Making

The paper is intended for an efficient Financial Accounting objective development from the perspective of a Cardiac Care Hospital. The requirement put forward for analysis is a bridge to working capital shortage. The funding options are evaluated for acquiring medical equipments as well as capital expansion. Various sectors are being identified and critically studied to deduce certain options for succeeding in those. Phase I Capital Shortage Capital shortage is one among the major challenges faced...

Selecting Conflict Styles, Recognizing Cultural and Gender Influences, and Being Aware of Tactical Limitations

With the fast progress in technology, increasing social mobility, globalization of cutback, and the emergency of cultural miscellany, intellectual human contact at both individual and organizational level is on the rise (Joseph et al 1983 126). It is because of the increased number of contacts between people whence an increased number of beliefs and cultural backgrounds that cultural diversity has been generating more heat in organizations. Even though the conflicts act as hutching grounds for problems,...

Conflict Communication

Conflict situations are common in almost all aspects of life, ranging from workplace, institutional, political, religious conflicts etc. Conflicts are said to arise in situations where different individuals have varying ideologies, goals and perceptions which may lead to personal animosities between the conflicting parties. With the increasing conflicts and disputes, several conflict resolution methods and styles of interacting in such situations have been formulated. Proper conflict management...
This report pertains to the Owl Company. It is written by a committee for top management to implement an Employee Suggestion Program (ESP) to be introduced in the Owl Company. The company has identified a need for such a program to be introduced and has worked to find methods to form and implement such a program. It is highly imperative that the Owl Company take the situation from two perspectives. First, how would Employee Suggestion Program benefit the company as a whole if implemented Second,...

Reflective Journal Template

Identify personal insights, moments of critical questioning, and comments or ideas from todays workshop that have impacted you. Todays workshop brings me to realize that education is more than books, exams, lectures and getting a degree. I realize that education drawn from the latin word child rearing is a cultural lifestyle. And more than technology, books, lectures and exams, education encompass how one is brought up. This insight sends me to question my own educational upbringing starting from...

PERSONAL REFLECTION AND PURPOSE

Knowledge is one of the most precious assets in the lives of many people and that is why people have kept on pursuing higher levels of education. Basing on this, it Therefore, it is pertinent to note the at it is quite important to  importance of climbing levels of education that one can manage. I believe that pursuing a Ddoctorate of Business Administration from the uUniversity of pPhoenix is a very vital decision that adds more value in my life. Factors Iinfluencing the Cchoice of Ddoctorate...

Benefits of the Interpersonal Communication Activity

8A. In the first part of the course, we discussed the different fundamental communication concepts and axioms of interpersonal communication that define the difficulties and success we experience in our communication exchange. The textbook explains these different concepts and axioms. According to the textbook, listening is one of the communication behaviors that are an appropriate change in the communication process since it is one of the vital skills needed to carry out the whole process. This...

Media and communication

A mass media and communication course is very important in the life of human beings and the surrounding environment. There are several activities that happen within the surroundings of human life and this can only be revealed through communication via media. Media in communication involves channels used for storage and transmission of information or data. These channels include the press, radio, internet and television. Since media communication is a delicate matter, individuals are supposed to...