Lady Taylor PhD BUS 600: Management Communications with Technology Tools / Week 6

Research Paper

The Research Paper will be a comprehensive research review of the significant principles of management communications used to successfully achieve organizational objectives. For this assignment of a minimum of eight pages, you need to integrate material from the readings, multimedia, and class discussion boards, and also reflect on professional experience where possible. It is mandatory to include research from the classroom text as well as from six scholarly sources to support your views. Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. Use at least one professional example to address the topics below.

The following components must be included in order for the paper to be complete:

• Explain effective communication norms in a business setting.
• Describe the role of interpersonal communication both as a manager and as an employee. What specific techniques have you used to overcome barriers to communication? Be sure to specify your role in the communication.
• Explore the role of international and intercultural interpersonal communications in today’s global businesses.
• Describe both verbal and nonverbal management communication.
• Explain approaches for effective written management communication.
• Analyze various approaches for engaging an audience during a presentation and encouraging active listening.
  • Describe effective methods of conflict resolution.
  • Analyze techniques for leading teams and group meetings.

Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper:

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least six scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Thoroughly explains effective communication norms in a business setting.

Comprehensively describes the role of interpersonal communication both as a manager and as an employee by thoroughly addressing the specific techniques used to overcome barriers to communication.

Thoroughly explores international and intercultural interpersonal communication in today’s global businesses. Expertly applies strong, relevant examples to support the exploration.

Provides a comprehensive description of both verbal and nonverbal management communication.

Fully explains approaches for effective written management communication.

Comprehensively analyzes various approaches for engaging an audience during a presentation. Expertly utilizes strong, relevant examples to support the analysis.

Provides a thorough description of effective methods of conflict resolution.

Provides a comprehensive analysis of techniques for leading teams and group meetings.

The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

 Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to deepen understanding of field of study and to broaden own viewpoints.

Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem, identifies consequences of the solution, and can clearly communicate the reason for choosing the solution.

Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.