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Communication

| February 9, 2019

One of the most effective ways that we can improve our communication within the organizational context is through adapting the language that we use. A simple, yet effective way to do this is through the method that your textbook describes as “active listening”. This strategy is explained in Chapter Four of your textbook. Describe a […]

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Dealing with Annoying Co-Workers

| February 9, 2019

Read the article entitled, How to deal with  Annoying Co-Workers. Write a paper about your thoughts on this article. Additionally, in your paper, be sure to address the following: Discuss an encounter you have had with one of the six types of annoying co-workers described in the article. Analyze how you handled this particular annoying […]

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Organizational Culture

| February 9, 2019

Some students think that they do not have much of a culture at their organization. The truth is that every organization has a culture! Your organizational culture can be related to the way that employees dress, the way that they communicate, or even how they decorate their work environment. An organizational culture is often formed […]

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Organizational Development

| February 9, 2019

In Chapter Nine of your textbook, the author discusses the concept of organizational development. Although organizational development can be an effective way for companies to remain competitive, only about two-thirds of change efforts are actually successful. Why do you believe organizational development is so difficult? Think of a barrier to organizational development that you have […]

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Mediated communication

| February 9, 2019

 Mediated communication and social media (e.g., email, blogs, Facebook, Skype, and Twitter) have played a major role in changing the way that organizations engage in communication with their customers and with employees internally. As we have learned this week, communicating through electronic media is referred to as mediated communication. There are pros and cons to […]

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Organizational Stability and Innovation

| February 9, 2019

Describe the concepts of organizational stability and organizational innovation. Provide a real-life example of how an organization has maintained stability and promoted innovation. You can use an example from your personal experiences in the workplace or an example that is discussed in Chapter Nine of your textbook. Your initial post should be at least 250 […]

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Principles of Ethical Organizational Communication

| February 9, 2019

Explain each of the three principles of ethical organizational communication, as outlined in Chapter Ten of your textbook. Then, describe how these principles are important during external organizational communication, such as lobbying, marketing or advertising. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or […]

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Popular Culture Artifacts

| February 9, 2019

Write a1,500- to 2,000-wordpaper in which you do the following: Discuss the history of your social issue as expressed in popular culture in general. Define the audience for each of your artifact categories and explore whether this audience has changed in any way. Consider whether this audience is local, global, or regional. Discuss what each […]

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Private Healthcare

| February 9, 2019

Research the private healthcare sector in your country or region. in Diabetes. Identify what private health services for your chosen problem are available in your region. Describe how these services are delivered and funded when delivered by the private sector. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages associated with private healthcare. Provide examples and support your statements […]

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Common STDs & Urological Disorder

| February 9, 2019

select a patient population (young adult, adult or geriatric), and briefly analyze a common STDs & urological disorder (ex – UTI, Hematuria, Urolithiasis, Urinary Incontinence, Ac. Pyelonephritis, HIV, Bacterial vaginosis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis) that may affect this population. Tell how it impacts the patient’s quality of life. analyze the current research evidence on this […]

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