Lackawanna ENG115 2021 April Module 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

ENG115 Business Communications

Module 2 Discussion

DQ1 Communication & Culture

Discussion Introduction

In his international best-selling book, The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century, author Thomas L. Friedman introduces the theory that technological advances have enabled us to communicate so rapidly and so easily that the world has essentially become "flat," meaning the possibility and likelihood of encountering diverse people and ideas requires us to understand a broader audience if we want to compete and connect.

In the spirit of exploring our newly leveled landscape, choose a country or culture and research their communication norms. For instance, what gestures or communication situations are common in the US, but inappropriate in that country, or vice versa?

Please do not overlap with your classmates. ONLY choose a country or culture that has not already been chosen. Also, don't forget to include a properly formatted APA citation, since giving credit where it is due is certainly an aspect of effective communication that is both right and an effective demonstration of our knowledge, conscientiousness, and reliability.

Since you will likely use a web source, here is a sample reference for your convenience. If there is no author, always lead with the article title. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word and the first letter of the subtitle if there is one.

Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Publication Year). Article/webpage title. Publication/Website Title. Retrieved from www.internet.com

Nicholson, F. G. & Carlsbadd, R. Q. (2019). Communicating across cultures. Flat Earth Global. Retrieved from www.flatearthcommacrosscultures.org

Discussion Question

Identify the country or culture you chose.

Explain what you learned about their communication and why exploring other cultures' communication is important.

Identify three specific steps you can take to expand your knowledge of diverse communication styles and preferences.

DQ2 Social Networking Know-How

Discussion Introduction

Social media has had a major impact on the way people communicate. However, this method is primarily associated with informal communication. On the other hand, its reach and speed make it ideal for connecting with others and promoting our ideas.

For example, according to the Advantages of Social Media and Websites for Business (Links to an external site.) infographic, 85^ of internet users have Facebook accounts and 20% of Facebook users have been influenced by Facebook ads and user comments to make a purchase. That is a big bump for business!

However, in 19 Massive Corporate Social Media Horror Stories (Links to an external site.), Griffith (2018) notes that large corporations fail big when a lack of due diligence turns into major social media mishaps like vulgar messages and unfortunate word choices.  

The best way to communicate effectively is to know all perspectives before forming and sharing an opinion. So, what do you think?

Discussion Question

Is it possible to communicate effectively for business purposes completely through social networking sites - why or why not?

Would any popular platforms - like TikTok - not be effective?