Communication and Culture: Assessment Questions
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This 4 page paper evaluates two questions posed by a student for a communication and culture class. A photograph is evaluated for iconic, symbolic or indexical elements. Stereotyping is discussed in the context of print media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Communication and Dialogue: A Review of Two Articles
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A 3 page overview of two articles in communication. Emphasizing the importance of dialogic leadership, “Williams’ 1999 article entitled “Dialogic Leadership” recounts the communication problems behind numerous organizational problems at key U.S. firms. Bohm, Factor, and Garrett (2003) also explore the importance of dialogue, contending that dialogue offers us the means of overcoming many of the various problems which confront the world today, a means of exploring the “presuppositions, ideas, beliefs, and feelings” which control group interactions. No additional sources are listed.
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Communication and Organizational Development
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A 9 page paper discussing how true, effective and meaningful communication within the organizations has positively contributed to their present success and positions within their respective industries. There are many potential barriers to effective communication, either on a large scale or on a one-to-one basis. In some cases, it is the responsibility of both the speaker and listener to be aware of potential "disconnects" that can occur. In all cases, the speaker carries the greater responsibility to ensure that what it is that s/he means to convey is what the audience is hearing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Communication and U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Mexico
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An 8 page overview of how poor intercultural communication during the Woodrow Wilson Presidency negatively shaped foreign policy towards Mexico. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Communication as a Social Process
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A 3 page paper discussing how the academic study of interpersonal communication has enhanced our understanding of communication as a social process. Academic study of communications directly affects efficacy of cross-cultural communications in all fields. Though such study may not be able to solve the problems that exist, its ability to identify the existence of communication “disconnects” gives it value. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Communication at the Nonprofit
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A 4 page paper discussing characteristics distinguishing nonprofit organizations from for-profit enterprises, followed by a discussion of communication theory. The purpose is to identify differences that need to be addressed in internal communications, including continual reference to the organization's stated vision and mission. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KScommNonprof.rtf

Communication Between Women And Men
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The interactions among co-workers is often defined and understood through gender role identification and expectations as it pertains to communication. This 11 page paper argues that gender plays a significant role in all group interactions, from the conversational dyad to the team concept of problem solving. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Communication During a Project
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This 4 page paper considers the different types of communication tat will be required at the various stages of a project's lifecycle. The concept, development, implementation and close-out are examined individually looking at the type of communication at each step. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Communication in Community Mental Health Practice
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A 5 page paper discussing the combination of effective communication and the Orem model of nursing to enhance results in community mental health promotion. Awareness of nuances of both verbal and nonverbal communication can be beneficial to groups wrestling with improving mental health services in the community. It has been demonstrated that “public health communication can influence human behavior;” the lessons learned through anti-tobacco campaigns also can be used for positive approaches to promoting mental health at the community level. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Communication in Constructing Selves: The Breakfast Club
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A 5 page paper which examines situations in the movie "The Breakfast Club" and discusses how various methods of communication help to establish the construction of self. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
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Communication in Humans
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This 3 page paper explores some of the aspects of human interpersonal communication. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Communication in Law Enforcement
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This 10 page paper provides information on selected chapters (3 through 7) for the book "Connecting: A Culture-Sensitive Approach to Interpersonal Communication Competency" by Berko, Rosenfeld and Samovar, and relates the information to law enforcement. Various forms of communication are discussed. No additional sources cited.
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Communication In Nonprofit Organizations
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This 5 page paper describes different communication concepts and networks as they apply to nonprofit organizations. Topics include horizontal, hierarchical, vertical and interactive communication techniques and concepts, among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Commprof.wps

Communication in Retail Sales and Marketing
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An 8 page overview of the importance of communication in retail sales and marketing. Utilizes a fictional business plan to outline the aspects of communication which come into play in defining a market and effectively targeting that market through an advertising campaign. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Communication in the U.S. Air Force
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A 6 page overview of the communication process as it occurs in the chain of command of the U.S. Air Force. Noting the seven steps of communication (communication source, encoding, message, channel, decoding, receiver, and feedback) as they occur in non-military environments the author notes that in some situations the intent of communication is not to exchange ideas and information but rather to disperse ideas and information as a means of controlling actions. Such is often the case with the U.S. military. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Communication Issues in Outsourcing Customer Service
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A 3 page paper discussing the communication problems likely to be found in outsourcing the customer service function offshore. The specific site to which Acme Software would be outsourcing is India, which brings about its own set of problems. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Communication of McDonald's
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This 8 page paper looks at the way in which McDonald’s communication with its’ target audiences. The company is considered using Grunig’s four models of public relations. The paper reviews the types of communication which have taken place and assesses the methods used, the way the messages were sent, who the audience was and the potential feedback. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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