(ESSAY) (Business Communications)

1-Discuss the three internal communication patterns.

2-What is included in the "communication environment"?

3-Explain how the appearance of a message can be a barrier to effective communication.

4-Discuss the meaning of paragraph unity and what you can do to improve a paragraph without unity.

5-Explain why paragraphs in business reports can be somewhat longer than those in business letters and memos.

6-Name three circumstances in which a writer might choose to use the simplified letter format.

7-Why would the following paragraph NOT be good for opening a request approval memo?

8-We have received your request for maternity leave. We know that you and Bill will make good parents

9-Why are electronic communication methods such as e-mail and the Internet less desirable for social business messages than for other message types?

10-How can a writer build goodwill in the friendly close of a negative message?

11-When your research plan includes gathering data from both primary and secondary sources, which should be gathered first? Why?

12-Why are the mechanics of a written report important?

13-How does the purpose of a business plan differ from the purpose of another type of proposal?

14-Define “communication climate” and explain how it relates to interpersonal communication.

15-List at least four “soft skills” employers are seeking in prospective employees.

16-Why is it important to analyze a speaker’s total message?

17-Discuss the difference between hearing and listening.

18-Discuss how nonverbal communication may be more important than verbal communication.

19-How can a speaker establish credibility and build confidence before actually beginning his or her presentation?

20-What are the three purposes of the closing of a presentation?

21-If you are using a PowerPoint slide show to enhance your presentation, should you use lots of color, animation, transitions, and sound to keep the audience interested? Why or why not?