Research option 1) Business and communication
One of the first possibilities of my research project is learning the effects of proper communication in the business world. These articles talk about how important good communication is as well as the power of communication to overcome problems in the workplace.
Davis, B. (2001). Alternative dispute resolution: A business (and) communication strategy. Business Communication Quarterly, 64(83), Retrieved from http://bcq.sagepub.com.libproxy.dixie.edu/content/64/4/83
Thsi article discusses a different way of solving problems in the business world other than through the legal system. Companies are spending so much money on these problems an alternative route seems like a good thing to have. "In response, many corporations have turned to alternate forms of dispute resolution in hopes of containing legal losses."
Pullen, C. (2010). Bussiness communication 301. Money and Soul, Retrieved from http://fp8lj8vm6d.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/summon.serialssolutions.com&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:journal&rft.genre=article&rft.atitle=Business Communication 301&rft.jtitle=Journal of Financial Planning&rft.au=Courtney Pullen&rft.date=2010-06-01&rft.pub=Financial Planning Association&rft.issn=1040-3981&rft.volume=23&rft.issue=6&rft.spage=50&rft.externalDocID=2051593661¶mdict=en-US
This next article discusses how to achieve effective business communication. Different requests and offers to better communication.
Research option 2) Using fiction to better communication
My other emphasis is Human Communication. I want to know if the use of fiction helps people with their communication.
Ulrich, W. (1986). The use of fiction as a source of information about interpersonal communication: A critical view. Communication Quarterly, 34(2), 143-153. Retrieved from http://fp8lj8vm6d.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/summon.serialssolutions.com&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:journal&rft.genre=article&rft.atitle=The use of fiction as a source of information about interpersonal communication: A critical view&rft.jtitle=Communication Quarterly&rft.au=Ulrich, Walter&rft.date=1986&rft.pub=Routledge&rft.issn=0146-3373&rft.eissn=1746-4102&rft.volume=34&rft.issue=2&rft.spage=143&rft.epage=153&rft_id=info:doi/10.1080/01463378609369629&rft.externalDBID=n/a&rft.externalDocID=10.1080/01463378609369629¶mdict=en-US
Merolla, J. (2009). Utilizing contemporary short fiction in the interpersonal communication classroom.Communication Quarterly, 23(1), 7-10. Retrieved from http://fp8lj8vm6d.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/summon.serialssolutions.com&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:journal&rft.genre=article&rft.atitle=Utilizing Contemporary Short Fiction in the Interpersonal Communication Classroom&rft.jtitle=Communication Teacher&rft.au=Merolla, Andy J&rft.date=2009-01-01&rft.pub=Routledge&rft.issn=1740-4622&rft.eissn=1740-4630&rft.volume=23&rft.issue=1&rft.spage=7&rft.epage=10&rft_id=info:doi/10.1080/17404620802581869&rft.externalDBID=n/a&rft.externalDocID=10.1080/17404620802581869¶mdict=en-US
In this article people apply communication tiheories to short fictional stories. Does this help people better understand the theories of communication?
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Ink People
After reading this chapter I agree with Gottschall and his opinions that ink people have a great impact on real people. I think characters in books give me people different perspectives on different events and things that happen in life. It helps us try to put ourselves in other peoples shoes and better understand other people and the struggles or successes of their lives. I like the quote that comes from a book that was being burned by the nazi's, "where they burn books, they will ultimately burn people". People can be greatly affected by fiction and can bring much fiction to life as if it is real. I like that the readings mention that ink people are now coming to us in many different ways, with internet, tv, and movies. Nonethelss, these are fictional characters that can greatly influence the way we live our lives. I think that is very important in relevance to the management of a busines, fiction can influence people and use it to your advantage.
My research, to be honest, is still in the early stages. I am still deciding exactly how I want to approach the correlation between my emphasis. I have been researching several different possibilities and will soon decide on one. I am grateful for the extra push in this week's assignment to help me put more thought to the assignment.
My research, to be honest, is still in the early stages. I am still deciding exactly how I want to approach the correlation between my emphasis. I have been researching several different possibilities and will soon decide on one. I am grateful for the extra push in this week's assignment to help me put more thought to the assignment.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Moral of the Story
I appreciate the fact that people still can share some values and morals. The chapter refers to very severe morality problems which of course everyone can agree as being insane and wrong, but I hope that people can agree where the line of morality is crossed. As this world continues to get worse and worse hopefully people will not begin to cross more lines of morality. I am grateful that story tellers and writers usually have the bad guy caught and the good guy victorious. Call me naive, but that is the only way I usually will like the story I am receiving.
In regards to my emphasis' of business management and communication I found it interesting when the author talked about sitting at the front of a movie theater and not watching the movie but turning and watching the audience. Simultaneously they will have the same reaction if what they are viewing they find to be enjoyable. I wonder if there is more factors involved then just the quality of the movie? Even if someone doesn't like the movie, when everybody else in the theater seemingly shows approval will they also show approval in fear of being the outcast? Is it better to discuss things in large or small groups? How do you create an environment where your employees feel comfortable enough to discuss things openly and without fearing of being judged by their co-workers?
In regards to my emphasis' of business management and communication I found it interesting when the author talked about sitting at the front of a movie theater and not watching the movie but turning and watching the audience. Simultaneously they will have the same reaction if what they are viewing they find to be enjoyable. I wonder if there is more factors involved then just the quality of the movie? Even if someone doesn't like the movie, when everybody else in the theater seemingly shows approval will they also show approval in fear of being the outcast? Is it better to discuss things in large or small groups? How do you create an environment where your employees feel comfortable enough to discuss things openly and without fearing of being judged by their co-workers?
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Research
Taylor, S. (2002). The aesthetics of management storytelling: A key to organizational learning.Management Learning, Retrieved from http://mlq.sagepub.com.libproxy.dixie.edu/content/33/3/313.full.pdf html
Chulguen, Y. (2013). Telling tales at work: An evolutionary explanation. Business Communication Quarterly, Retrieved from http://bcq.sagepub.com.libproxy.dixie.edu/content/76/2/132.full.pdf html
I have the benefit of my emphasis being very relatable to eachother. They are business management and human communication. To be in a mangagement position you must have great communication skills. If you want to be able to get the best out of those you manage you must be able to properly communicate with them. After a lot of research I was able to come across these two articlles that I think will be very beneficial for my final presentation. The first article is about the understanding as to why some stories are better than others. As well as the contributions of aesthetically strong management stories to organizational learning. In a management position, understanding what makes stories great can be very beneficial. The next article describes how storytelling has evolved in the workplace as well as the payoffs for proper storytelling.
Chulguen, Y. (2013). Telling tales at work: An evolutionary explanation. Business Communication Quarterly, Retrieved from http://bcq.sagepub.com.libproxy.dixie.edu/content/76/2/132.full.pdf html
I have the benefit of my emphasis being very relatable to eachother. They are business management and human communication. To be in a mangagement position you must have great communication skills. If you want to be able to get the best out of those you manage you must be able to properly communicate with them. After a lot of research I was able to come across these two articlles that I think will be very beneficial for my final presentation. The first article is about the understanding as to why some stories are better than others. As well as the contributions of aesthetically strong management stories to organizational learning. In a management position, understanding what makes stories great can be very beneficial. The next article describes how storytelling has evolved in the workplace as well as the payoffs for proper storytelling.
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