Mgmt 2029 Unit 1 Managerial Communication Assignment
ASSIGNMENTS
Mgmt 2029/Ms22C – Managerial Communication – Semester 2 2010-2011
Individual Assignments
1. Informative Speech
- Prepare a 3-4 minute informative speech describing major issues highlighted in the RadioShack Case. The Speech MUST include all 4 delivery must formats - memorization, manuscript, extemporaneous, impromptu. (Please use the SPEECH FRAMER to assist you in developing an appropriate outline)
- A written copy of the speech must be submitted to your tutor – please affix a cover page with the usual and customary info – name. id. tutorial information, etc.
- Speech must be presented in your tutorial session during the week of XXXX .
2. Persuasive Business Document
- Assume the role of Human Resources Consultant
to RadioShack. Write a letter to the CEO of RadioShack indicating what was wrong with the strategy used to inform employees that they would be laid off. Suggest 2 alternative approaches that you believe would not have had any negative impact on employees and the Company.
- Please affix a cover page with the usual and customary info – name, id, tutorial information, etc.
- Deadline will be announced
3. Test
- On all materials covered up to the date of the test.
- To be completed electronically in DOMS Computer Lab.
- Date will be announced.
Group Assignments
4. Presentations & Reports
These assignments must follow standards and formats for Business Presentations & Business Reports.
1) Case Analysis Part 1
- Informative Oral Presentation & written short report.
- See guidelines for case assignment
2) Case Analysis Part 2 – Persuasive Oral Presentation - 3 Alternatives Strategies & Recommended Strategy
See guidelines for case assignment
3) Final Project
– Communications Plan – Persuasive Oral Presentation & written long report.
- See guidelines for Communication Plan
Mgmt 2029/Ms22C – Managerial Communication – Semester 2 2010-2011
Individual Assignments
1. Informative Speech
- Prepare a 3-4 minute informative speech describing major issues highlighted in the RadioShack Case. The Speech MUST include all 4 delivery must formats - memorization, manuscript, extemporaneous, impromptu. (Please use the SPEECH FRAMER to assist you in developing an appropriate outline)
- A written copy of the speech must be submitted to your tutor – please affix a cover page with the usual and customary info – name. id. tutorial information, etc.
- Speech must be presented in your tutorial session during the week of XXXX .
2. Persuasive Business Document
- Assume the role of Human Resources Consultant
to RadioShack. Write a letter to the CEO of RadioShack indicating what was wrong with the strategy used to inform employees that they would be laid off. Suggest 2 alternative approaches that you believe would not have had any negative impact on employees and the Company.
- Please affix a cover page with the usual and customary info – name, id, tutorial information, etc.
- Deadline will be announced
3. Test
- On all materials covered up to the date of the test.
- To be completed electronically in DOMS Computer Lab.
- Date will be announced.
Group Assignments
4. Presentations & Reports
These assignments must follow standards and formats for Business Presentations & Business Reports.
1) Case Analysis Part 1
- Informative Oral Presentation & written short report.
- See guidelines for case assignment
2) Case Analysis Part 2 – Persuasive Oral Presentation - 3 Alternatives Strategies & Recommended Strategy
See guidelines for case assignment
3) Final Project
– Communications Plan – Persuasive Oral Presentation & written long report.
- See guidelines for Communication Plan