LEA 704 70 - Organizational Communication

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  • Week 1: An Overview of Organizational Communication. [unit]

    In the first week, we will cover the basics of organizational communication, including its theoretical, conceptual, and model aspects. We will also review the course syllabus and discuss the expectations for doctoral students in the class.
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  • Week 2: Group Think [unit]

    This week, we will focus on groupthink, a crucial aspect of organizational communication. It significantly impacts the decision-making process within a group or team. Studying this topic will help us understand and reduce groupthink's adverse effects, ultimately leading to better decision-making and more successful outcomes.
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  • Week 3: Information Processing [unit]

    This week, our primary focus will be on the Social Information Processing Theory (SIP), which provides insights into how individuals communicate with each other and create impressions in online contexts.
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  • Week 4: Systems Theory [unit]

    This week, we will explore systems theory, an innovative approach that considers organizations as complex systems with interconnected components. The theory highlights that communication is the critical bond that unites these components, making it the most crucial element in guaranteeing the seamless operation of the organization.
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  • Week 5: Organizational Structure [unit]

    In week five, we will explore how organizational structure shapes communication. Effective communication is vital to uphold and execute the structure.
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  • Week 6: Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Communication. [unit]

    This week, we will focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in organizational communication. To have effective communication within an organization, employees need to be able to manage and understand their own emotions and recognize and empathize with the feelings of others. Cultivating emotional intelligence can help individuals communicate more respectfully, empathetically, and transparently. This can lead to stronger relationships, increased productivity, and a more positive work environment.
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  • Week 7: Organizational Communication and Leadership [unit]

    This week, our main objective is to explore how leadership theories, models, and concepts can be applied to handle diverse organizational issues. We will examine various leadership theories and discuss how leaders can use them to showcase exemplary leadership behaviors in their team communication.
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  • Assignment Rubrics

    Assignment Rubrics
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    Peer Evaluation Rubric
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  • Writing Examples

    Synthesis Example 1

    Here's a great example of a literature synthesis that you might find helpful. The writer begins with a clear topic sentence that presents their argument. They then skillfully weave together multiple sources to support their argument before providing a smooth transition to the next paragraph.

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    Writing Example (1).pdf
    Synthesis Example 2(Copy)

    Here's another excellent example of a literature synthesis that you might find helpful. The writer begins with a clear topic sentence that presents their argument. They then skillfully weave together multiple sources to support their argument before providing a smooth transition to the next paragraph.

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    Writing Example (2).pdf
    Example of a Literature Review Outline (Copy)

    This is an example of a literature review outline. Again, I highly suggest you view the videos on creating a concept map and an outline before writing your literature synthesis. 

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    Outline Example .pdf
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  • Templates

    Outline Template (Copy)

    Before writing your synthesis paper, I highly suggest using a literature review outline before writing your paper. Please see this video on how to write this outline: https://youtu.be/_wSegp8-YxM 

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    Literature Review Outline .doc
    Lit Review Matrix (Copy)

    This literature review matrix can be used when working on your dissertation. 

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    Literature Review Matrix (2) (1) (1).xls
    Synthesis Template (Copy)

    Please use this template to avoid common formatting errors in scholarly writing.

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    Template_Synthesis paper_June 23 (2).doc
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