Posted: May 1st, 2016

How has your background determined your values, attitudes, and beliefs?

How has your background determined your values, attitudes, and beliefs? How do your values, attitudes, and beliefs impact your behavior in the workplace? How do stereotypes and selective perceptions impact an individual s interaction with others? How can individuals increase their awareness and sensitivity of others?

How can communication be improved in your organization? Is the use of e mail efficient or effective communication? Why? Do you think communication has improved due to technology?

How can communication barriers impact organizations? What can organizations do to reduce communication barriers? How can the absence of feedback be a barrier to communication?

What is nonverbal communication? How can you develop the skills to effectively read nonverbal communication? How is non verbal communication used in your workplace?

What are some advantages and disadvantages of using formal and informal channels of communication? How can managers use the grapevine or rumors to their benefit? Is it ethical for managers to use trial balloons or rumors? Why or why not?