Organizational Communication Conventional Views 

Organizational Communication Conventional Views 

Activity 1  In this video Professor Koschmann moves beyond conventional views of organizational communication. Reflect for a moment on the video ideas. What does Professor Koschmann mean by the “flat earth” approach? Why do you believe this approach inadequate?

VIDEO  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5oXygLGMuY&feature=emb_logo

Activity 2  This questions is relate to Chapter 2 in your textbook(See the file attached below). First, develop and share your thoughts about the definition of language. What is language? What are some of the ways language can be an obstacle to communication? Select one of your obstacles and share your personal example/experience. What emphasis strategies could have been employed to address any of the obstacles you identified? Be sure to develop your ideas fully

Activity 3  Think about a recent communication you have experienced with a manager or co-worker in your organization. Thoroughly describe the experience using the Components of Communication  found on pages 10 and 11 of your text. What meaning was negotiated during your interaction?

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