Likes & Improvements

This class was extremely new to me, however it was interesting and enjoyable. I've never blogged, never had the urge to, never really wanted to. However, throughout this course and having to blog, I've enjoyed it. I thought it was a great idea because we as the class get to tell how we feel as well as in a way interact with other classmates by posting comments on their blogs. However, what I believe needs improvement, is the work load. I know there are standards we need to abide by, but I feel as though, it was a great deal of writing, with the blogs, journals, assignments, grading the journals, and comments it got overwhelming at times. Especially when we had to take quizzes in the midst of all that. I believe cutting down in some area's and implementing more in others would be best. Overall, I really did like the course and I thought it was a great experience.

Further discussion- Becoming more of a Responsible Communicator

Becoming more of a responsible communicator needs further discussion. I believe the book needs to elaborate more on how being a responsible communicator is a positive thing, and what the effects on not being a responsible communicator are. It gives two types of test to be sure one is making a good decision, however not every communication interaction is going to need decision making. I think they it needs more tips on how to be a responsible one, whether it’s in a workplace, relationship, or at school. People don’t realize how effective communication is and how much people really do take things to heart. I think the text needs to put more examples of situations in being a responsible communicator. Not only does it matter what the message is you send, but the tone of your voice, the choice of words you use. People need to realize going into an organizational job, that slang is not acceptable and nor does it show responsibility. So, in my own opinion the book needs to have more of a detailed approach on how to become a more responsible communicator. It will be extremely beneficial in any situation to have great tips and knowledge of this concept.

Organizational Communication- Most Interesting Concept

One concept I found most interesting, was Organizational Communication. I found that it was most interesting because to me it's an extremely useful concept. We're all going to school to better ourselves and most of us to go out into the workforce. Learning about Organizational Communication and it's characteristics of interdependence, environment, Hierarchical structure, can benefit one greatly. Being able to manage it, is even better. However, I feel the most useful thing about it is learning how to development in different organizational cultures. You never know what type of environment you will be placed it, so it's important to understand and know your surroundings. Learning to put aside what you've known from past experiences and start fresh is extremely important when coming into a new organization. The rules might not be the same as before, so knowing that a new organization will probably want different things is important to know. This whole chapter about organizational communication was extremely useful, it gave tips, as well as knowledge. Everyone sometime in their live will need to know communication skills within an organization, that is why it was one of my favorite concepts. You can't go wrong with learning about communicating in an organization, it will only better yourself in my opinion.