Discuss the definition of communication, How does the definition relate

1. Discuss the definition of communication.  How does the definition relate to organizational communication? 

2. Write a definition for each of the ethical responsibilities for communicators.  Discuss as a group the ethical responsibilities from an organizational communication perspective. 

1. Are honest

2. Have integrity

3. Are fair

4. Are respectful to others

5. Are responsible

3. Access the file Transactional Model of Communication and discuss each of the following elements: 

1. Sender
2. Message 
3. Channel
4. Receiver
5. Decoding
6. Frame of Reference
7. Encoding
8. Feedback
9. Distractions 
   1. Internal Distractions
   2. External Distractions
10. Context (situation)

4. Write a synopsis of the sessions content answering the following question: Why is it important to study organizations from a communication perspective?  Your synopsis should be 200-300 words in length

5. Find an article on the internet that is focused on active listening in an organizational setting. Write a Summary on active listening in an organizational setting.

6. Discuss any 4 of the scenario and write a brief 100-word synopsis on how best to respond to each scenario.

Minimal Encouragements

Paraphrasing

Emotion Labeling

Mirroring (or Reflection)

Open-ended questions

Effective pauses