Communication Skills for Leaders

question 1

Read Communication Ethics box (pp. 128) and choose two of the four questions to answer. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2

On page 395 of your textbook, in the section titled “How Technology Can Help You Manage Time”, there are several software programs and applications listed that can assist with communication and time management.

1. Visit the websites for at least two of the programs or applications listed.
2. Provide a brief overview of each site you visited and list the pros and cons of using each as an aid for time management.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 3

Discuss your conflict style(s) and how they affect your communication in the workplace. Write a short essay explaining what skills for managing emotions and conflict you use as aids when you communicate in the workplace or at home (pp. 133-137). 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 4

Take the “Where your time goes” inventory (pp. 384-385). Evaluate your results and write a short essay covering: a) Your results, b) Discuss any changes you would like to make in allocating your time, c) Elaborate on how these changes might make you a more effective leader.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.