Assignment

Question 1

Explain how social acceptance and media richness influence the preferred communication channel. Give an example that did or could apply in real life.

Question 2

Discuss the four contingencies of power. Give an example that did or could apply in real life.

Question 3

Explain why communication is important in organizations, and discuss four influences on effective communication encoding and decoding. Give an example that did or could apply in real life.

Question 4

Summarize effective communication strategies in organizational hierarchies, and review the role and relevance of the organizational grapevine. Give an example that did or could apply in real life.