saint MBA525 full course [ all discussions all assignments midterm final ]

.One problem in interpersonal communication is that people sometimes lie to others to avoid confrontation and/or punishment of one sort or another. One school of thought says that social lying in not only inevitable, it can produce positive effects. Another school says that lies are wrong and will eventually have negative consequences, especially in the workplace. Then there is a third school that claims to distinguish between so-called “white lies” and “mortal lies”. Based on your experience in the workplace, create a cogent statement about your beliefs about lying in interpersonal relationships.

Question 2.

In what ways are business and academic writing different? If you were preparing a research report for a business unit in an organization, which style would be most effective? Why?

Question 3.

One point made in Module 3 is that organizational cultures do not change very much because they are self-reinforcing. If you became the CEO of an organization, how would you go about creating a new and improved culture through the use of organizational communication. In short, what communication processes or tactics would you use to improve the culture and what measurement tools would you use to ensure that you succeeded?

Question 4.

Proponents of career aids such as future invention and personality inventories claim that they help a person refine a person’s approach to a finding an appropriate career. Opponents of these instruments say they are pseudo-science and in the end, a waste of time. Take either side in the debate and write a convincing argument to support your position.

1.Every profession is changing with unnerving speed. Part of it is due to electronic and other technology and part of it is due to the constantly shifting demands of consumers. It is probable that your current profession or the one that you aspire to will change dramatically in the future. In a well-constructed essay, explain what your chosen profession will likely look like in 10 years and what you intend to do, other than completing your MBA, to prepare for the changes.

Question 2. Question :

Diversity in the workplace can be a contentious issue. Some people say that minorities should be accommodated by offering them special considerations. Others claim that the workplace should be a “melting pot” and that minorities should assimilate and follow the dominant workplace culture. In a well-considered argument, explain how you feel about the matter and why.

Question 3. Question :

As change occurs in organizations, people sometimes look to the past for guidance on how to react to it. Other people discard the past as unimportant as new values and behaviors are required under changing circumstances. Take a firm stance on either side of this issue and make your point. A middle-ground position is unacceptable.

Question 4. Question :

It has been said in this course that the most effective approach to leadership is situational, that the characteristics or traits approach is no longer considered valid. Make a case for either side of the argument using your own professional experiences to make your point.