Critical Thinking Essay
Question 1 Instructions
Look at a business letter that you have received at work or at home. Consider the nonverbal messages surrounding the message. Do they support the verbal message or not? If not, what could the sender have done to ensure that the verbal and nonverbal messages matched?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Question 2 Instruction
Assume that you lead a team of eight who are tasked with completing the company’s annual report. There are many disagreements on how the report should be formatted. Some people want to use the old format while others want to create a new type of report. Discuss how you would use the information you learned in this unit to guide this team to successful completion of the project.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Question 3 instruction
Discuss three codes that you believe are essential in a code of conduct at any business—government or private sector. Explain your reasons for choosing the three codes.
Question 4 instruction
Imagine that you own a company which has 75 employees, ranging from engineers to clerical staff. Your sales have been decreasing, and, after six years, you realize that you must close your business. Discuss ways in which you could make the announcement. Would you use the direct or indirect approach?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.