Assignment 1

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be two pages in length.

Part A (A 1-page response is required) Respond to the items below.

1. Briefly describe the concept of status.

2. Describe the global implications that status has for an international manager in Western culture, with two original examples.

3. Describe the global implications that status has for an international manager in Eastern culture, with two original examples.

Part B (A 1-page response is required) Respond to the items below.

1. Briefly describe four of the barriers to effective communication, and provide one original example of each.

2. Provide one original workplace example for each of the following communication situations: oral communication in downward flowing direction; written communication in upward flowing direction; and non-verbal communication in lateral flowing direction.

Assignment 2

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be a minimum of one single-spaced page to a maximum of two pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

Part A (a one page response is required)

1. Describe three organizational approaches toward managing stress, providing one original example of each

2. Describe three individual approaches toward managing stress, providing one original example of each

Part B (a one page response is required.)

Step 1 Create an organization chart for a company.

Create an organization chart for the company that you currently work for, or for a company that you have worked for in the past. Alternatively, create an organization chart for a company that a friend or family member currently works for or a company they have worked for in the past.

Step 2 Answer the following questions.

Using the chart you created answer the following questions. Your response should be one page in length.

• What type of organizational structure is used for this organization?

• Describe at least two ways that the organization's design affects relationships with external companies.

• Describe at least two advantages and two disadvantages that the organization might experience based on its structure.

• Describe at least one way that the roles of managers and supervisors are impacted by the organization's design.

• Describe at least two changes you would make if you were to redesign the organization to make the organization more efficient.