Management Communication

• • Management and communication
  • Managers in organisations
  • Management theory
  • evolution of management thinking
  • Effective managers
  • Strategic management communication
  • Strategic conversations
  • Leadership, management and communication
  • Key communication strategies
  • Ethics and social responsibility
  • Managing change related communication
  • The integration of strategic planning and communication

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• GRF-COM21-Management Communication (No longer available)

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• GRF-COM12-Business Communication (No longer available)

Others

Access to scholarly databases required. Proficiency in reading and writing English.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

If businesses are to survive in an increasingly competitive and information-oriented environment they will need trained managers who can speak, write and interact with others efficiently, effectively and professionally.

This subject will define the importance and role of effective communication in a manager's position and their role in a 'learning' organisation. While taking COM211 you will begin to evaluate the structure of an organisation, the role of communication networks and the value and use of communities of practice. You will discuss how to communicate effectively in an increasingly diverse business landscape, evaluate change management strategies, practise communicating and managing change, and managing conflict in the business environment.

• Report (40%)
• Online Discussion (20%)
• Planning Assessment (40%)

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