Communication and Organisational Practices

Start a conversation about what makes organisational communication practices effective.

Discover ways to manage conflict and emotions in an organisational setting. Learn the art of persuasion. Address the challenges of intercultural communication.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

Online and other materials

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

28 May 2018
27 Aug 2018

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2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

discuss strategies for the effective management of organisational communication
explore the implications of diversity in the context of communication theory and practice
analyse and utilise negotiation strategies, including conflict resolution
apply communication knowledge to common practical contexts in organisations
identify and manage emotions in organisational communication.

Topics covered

Topics
- Self Disclosure
- Individual Differences in Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Workplace communication in relation to Disability
- Managing Communication around Spiritual Diversity
- Gender and Workplace Communication
- Communication in Conflict Contexts
- Communication for Negotiation
- Intergenerational Communication
- Persuasion and Communication
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Chat Rooms
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online assignment submission
  - Web links
- Online Materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Organisation communication theories and organisational culture, implications of diversity for communication (eg. gender, age, culture, disability, spirituality), negotiation and conflict resolution from a communication perspective (strategies, perception, emotion, ethics, relationships, culture), managing emotions in organisational communication (eg. grief, loss, problem solving, decision making, conflict, responding to change, managing personal emotions), communication for practical contexts.

Assessments

Assignment 1 - 2.5hrs Open Book (55%)
Assignment 2 - Reflective Report 2500 words (45%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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