http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565 Course Web site for Dr. Karper's MGT 565 course. Fri, 08 Apr 2005 19:37:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Principles: Communication Effectiveness/Communication PoliciesQuestions About Communication Processes and Policies DiscussionOral PresentationsWe’ll stay in VINI 215 all day for the presentations. We’ll take a break around noon for lunch and then recommence presentations after lunch. We’ll also take an afternoon break if necessary.We’ll go in alphabetical order for the oral presentations. I ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=21 Genres: MeetingsGroup 1 Leader: AlyssaGroup 2 Leader: DonnaGroup 3 Leader: JasonGroup 4 Leader: Salvatore Oral Presentation: Julie Spagnolo Principles: When Communication Goes AwryPowerPoint PresentationCase Study: Communication in the Columbia DisasterDiscussion Principles: Choosing and Using Communication TechnologiesPowerPoint Presentation Case Study: Deciding on Channels Principles: Designing and Using Visuals Handout: Tufte on ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=20 Dear Students, Due to events beyond my control, I have been stranded in Pittsburgh until tomorrow afternoon. (My flight to Buffalo was cancelled this evening.) This means that we cannot meet as a class. I apologize for this, and will do my best to make sure that you receive the necessary ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=19 Genres: Meetings PowerPoint Presentation Mock MeetingsGroup 1 Leader: AlyssaGroup 2 Leader: DonnaGroup 3 Leader: Jason Group 4 Leader:Salvatore Genres: Written CommunicationPowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation Resources Search – How Do You Find Answers to Business Writing Questions? Principles: Managing InformationPowerPoint Presentation Case Study: Information HoardingPrinciples: Communicating Across Boundaries PowerPoint PresentationCase Study: Spanning Boundaries ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=18 AgendaMeeting Topics Passed OutCommunication Roles for ManagementPowerPoint Presentation on RolesExercise: Which roles are being played by a manager?Principles: Speaking PowerPoint PresentationCase Study: Staples (Exercise and Discussion)Principles: Listening and FeedbackPowerPoint PresentationCase Study: The Kroger Company (Exercise and Discussion)Principles: Communicating Corporate CultureCase Study: Investigating Corporate CultureDiscussionPrinciples: Communicating Corporate EthicsPowerPoint PresentationCase Study: Restoring ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=16 Books Library Catalog Search (General)Ebrary (collection of electronic books which includes many business communication titles) Reference Databases Note: To search some of these databases from off-campus, you will need to email the library for access to passwords. Business and Company Resource Center offers you access to company profiles, articles, financial data, ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=17 Introduction to the course and assignmentsSyllabusAssignmentsCourse ScheduleWhy study business communication?Reading and response Principles and Terms in Business CommunicationPowerPoint PresentationDiscussionGenres of Business CommunicationPowerPoint PresentationDiscussionAnalyzing Communication ContextsPowerPoint PresentationContext Analysis Activity Communication RolesPowerPoint PresentationRole-Playing ActivityThe Communication ProcessPowerPoint PresentationActivityCommunicating in GroupsActivityPowerPoint PresentationStrategies for Responding to CommunicationPowerPoint Presentation Responding Activity Using Case StudiesGuidelines Discussion Case ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=15 This course takes a case-based approach to learning about business communication. By devising communication solutions in hypothetical situations, you practice principles of business communication and think about how they could relate to what you already do. Cases ask you to do two things: to take on different roles related to ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=14 Part of being a manager is determining best practices and implementing them. Business communication has its own sets of best practices, which change with changes in technology, corporate culture, and contexts for communication. As part of this course, you are being asked to choose a trend or practice in business ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=13 A key form of business communication is being able to lead and participate effectively in meetings and conference calls. As part of learning about this process, you will be asked to participate in meetings and conference calls related to case analyses and in-class projects. Specifics You will: participate in leading ... http://www.karper-crain.net/courses/mgt565/?p=12