Module 6 Discussion 1
The Simple Model of Communication
As given in your textbook by Palmer, Dunford, and Akin
(2009), a KPMG survey of managers in 131 of Canada’s top corporations found
that managers viewed communication as the most important factor in achieving
successful changes such as mergers, downsizing, and reengineering (p. 291).
Learning the components of the Simple Model of Communication is fundamental to
the communication process, and this discussion allows you to extensively debate
this model.
Respond to the following:
• Provide a brief overview of the principal components of
the Simple Model of Communication.
• Determine the stage of the communication model that
presents the greatest challenge to most leaders and managers along with a
strategy that leaders and managers should consider to overcome this challenge.
Post your primary response. Read any postings already
provided by your instructor or fellow students.
Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it
throughout the module. Each post should be 100–150 words and written in your
own words. All quoted text must be cited using APA format (6th edition).
See the Course Calendar for due dates for posts and
responses.
Compose your work using a word processor and save it, as a
Plain Text or an .rtf, to your computer. When you’re ready to make your initial
posting, please click on the “Create Thread” button and copy/paste the text
from your document into the message field. Be sure to check your work and
correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it.
Evaluation Criteria
Review the SBT Discussion Rubric located in the “Start
Here” section of the course for more information on grading criteria.
Together, all discussions comprise 20% of the total course grade.
Module 6 Discussion 2
Emotion
Some believe the communication process is too rational and
cognitive and does not account for the role and influence of emotions. From
experience, we know that emotions often affect an individual’s ability to think
reasonably and rationally. Thus, it becomes incumbent upon leaders and managers
to learn to control their emotions throughout the change process.
Respond to the following:
• Discuss the impact
of emotions—fear, egotism, self-interest, anger, or frustration—on the overall
change process and, specifically, on the ability of leaders and managers to
communicate a clear, consistent message during the change process.
Post your primary response. Read any postings already
provided by your instructor or fellow students.
Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it
throughout the module. Each post should be 100–150 words and written in your
own words. All quoted text must be cited using APA format (6th edition).
See the Course Calendar for due dates for posts and
responses.
Compose your work using a word processor and save it, as a
Plain Text or an .rtf, to your computer. When you’re ready to make your initial
posting, please click on the “Create Thread” button and copy/paste the text
from your document into the message field. Be sure to check your work and
correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it.
Evaluation Criteria
Review the SBT Discussion Rubric located in the
“Start Here” section of the course for more information on grading
criteria. Together, all discussions comprise 20% of the total course grade
