Communication and Decision Making
Read the Case Study- “Management analysis and decision making” http://www.fbla-pbl.org/docs/ct/production/PBL/case_study_management_analysis___decision_making.pdf
Assignment Expectations (Content)
Read the Case Study- “Management analysis and decision making” and the required reading material and write a 4-5 pages paper in which you will address the following:
The last part of the case study includes 5 points that should be used as a basis for your conversation with your managers and supervisors. As a preparation to that meeting, prepare a 3-4 pages paper in which you will address each of the five points. Then, in 1-2 pages explain:
- What kind of decision do you face?
- What are some of your decision-making challenges?
Assignment Expectations (Structure)
- Make sure that you use your own language (rather than copying sentences from the article).
- Your paper will be graded based on the following criteria: Precision, Clarity, Breadth, Depth, Grammar/Vocabulary, Referencing, and Application.
- Use 12 point font (Times New Roman), double-spacing, and one inch margins. Add a cover page and a references list.
- Citing your Sources: APA Style – TUI requires all PhD work to be in APA form. We also encourage all other students to comply with guidelines for proper citation of references. You may use the tutorial found on the following link (press “view the tutorial”): http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx?apaSessionKey=4532A4A4911C1E8D5E885C141739A382
Required Materials
Read the Case Study- “Management analysis and decision making” http://www.fbla-pbl.org/docs/ct/production/PBL/case_study_management_analysis___decision_making.pdf
Blair, G. M. (nd). Conversation as communication. Retrieved July 27, 2010 from http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/~gerard/Management/art7.html
Chapman, A. (nd). Problem-solving & decision-making. BusinessBalls.com. Retrieved February Retrieved July 27, 2010 from http://www.businessballs.com/problemsolving.htm
McNamara, C. (nd). Basics in internal organizational communications. Retrieved July 27, 2010 fromhttp://www.managementhelp.org/mrktng/org_cmm.htm
You will need this final reading for your SLP assignment:
Ungvari, S. F. (nd). (TRIZ)OE = Improving TRIZ Results by Dynamically Matching Tools to Teams. Retrieved July 27, 2010 at: http://www.triz-journal.com/archives/1998/10/a/
Optional Materials
PowerPoint Presentations:
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Professional Communication, which covers a range of topics from individual, gender, and cultural differences that affect communication, to hidden messages managers send!
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In professional organizations, certain communications need to be strategically planned and designed. Everything from the nature of the audience, to the structure and content of the message, to the delivery channel(s) from Mary Munter’s great book on Managerial Communication: How to Develop a Communication Strategy
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Harrison, E. F., & Pelletier, M. A. (1999). Managerial decision making (PowerPoint slide presentations). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. RetrievedJuly 27, 2010 athttp://college.hmco.com/business/harrison/managerial/5e/instructors/ppt/index.html
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