Assignment: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Email vs. Face-to-Face or Social Media and Business Growth

Please respond to ONE of the following:

Question A

What things must we keep in mind when writing an email versus speaking with someone face-to-face? What considerations might we make when writing an email versus a printed document?

Question B

Think about your career or industry. How have you seen blogs, Facebook or Twitter used to facilitate business growth or to build relationships with key publics?

Poor Persuasion or Sales Letter

Please respond to ONE of the following:

Question A

Describe a time when someone tried to persuade you to change a belief, buy a product or take a specific action, in which he/she clearly did not take the time to understand your personal values, attitudes and beliefs. What might the persuader have said or done that might have reached you?

Question B

Perform an Internet search to locate an example of a sales letter. You may also locate one you received in the mail or at work. Attach a copy (a link document, or scan), and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the letter in regards to the quality of the argument it presents.
Reports

Please respond to ONE of the following:

Question A

Obtain a copy of a report through an online search, your workplace, or another convenient source. Copy the link to it and post it here, or scan it and post it. Explain the purpose of the report and analyze its effectiveness.

Question B

Discuss the use of language in a written report. Consider word choice, sentence structure, writing style and other writing components. How does report writing differ in style and purpose from an email or letter?

Reports

Please respond to ONE of the following:

Question A

Obtain a copy of a report through an online search, your workplace, or another convenient source. Copy the link to it and post it here, or scan it and post it. Explain the purpose of the report and analyze its effectiveness.

Question B

Discuss the use of language in a written report. Consider word choice, sentence structure, writing style and other writing components. How does report writing differ in style and purpose from an email or letter?

For each heading answer one queston either question A or B.