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Writing is communication. It is essential in business to get a message across, but also should be not only industry and/or audience specific, but should communicate the message intended in the most appropriate manner. Communication does not work if it is not understood, and part of the process of understanding is being able to focus the message properly. At times, certain professions mix jargon, technical terms, and usage that is either inappropriate or outside the level of the audience. Without explanations, the message is lost and communication fails.
The accounting memo in question was written from an accountant to another accountant, and was designed to explain the processes of Last In/First Out (LIFO) and First In/First Out (FIFO). In general, we find three general areas of concern if this memo was to be sent to the Executive Vice President of the company:
Information to Include or Omit -- For an executive, information not germaine to the issue should be omitted, any references to meetings, etc. The memo should be more succinct, to the point, and without any extraneous information that would not be of interest at the executive level.
Jargon and/or personal langauge -- Jargon may be understood by accountants, but should be defined for a more general audience. While it is likely that the Vice President has some background, a busy executive should not need to stumble through text in order to make sense of the material. Any indication of personal information (we need to get together this week, etc.) should be removed.
Audience and Repurcussions -- Using an approach to writing that is strategic and focuses on communication intent is vital in modern business. Executives do not have time to waste reading through documents without cogent, pointed...
Communication Competence- Online Communication, Communicator Characteristics and Competence: The Case of Online (Internet-Mediated) Communication In the present century, computer and the Internet have become the most widely-used technologies. Since its inception in 1994, the Inter-Network, popularly called the Internet, has revolutionized the way people communicate and interact. The computer and Internet technologies offer promising opportunities for upgrading the quality of human life. They have permeated every aspect of human life, particularly the
Employees become frustrated and develop negative views concerning management. Any animosity that the employee may exhibit could result in workplace violence. If employees are terminated or laid off under such conditions, resentment could lead to violence (Chenier 1998)." stressful work environment can also lead to poor service and customer dissatisfaction (Waner 1995). In severe cases, problems communicating in the workplace can lead to the demise of a business or
Change Project A variety of technical and management issues arise during the implementation and operation of any change process. Change management in technology projects is essential to implement and monitor mechanisms to support and control users, business, and technology (Yarberry, 2007). There are different change project modules used at any stage of a project development. These include the change curve, Lewin's change management model, and Beckhard and Harris change model used
Communication Skills Attendant upon my transition into the role of Mental Health Staff Nurse, I have devised the following reflective model-to-action plan for the formulation of workable communication skills. Realizing that "…all healthcare professionals require a reasonable level of numeracy for the safe administration of medicines and fluids, budgeting, and the interpretation of statistics," (http://learntech.uwe.ac.uk/numeracy 2011), I determined to include practical strategems for assessing ratios and SI units. Realizing also that contemporary
Communication: Workplace Reflective Practice Reflective practice entails constant monitoring of one's own performance in a given role while making adjustments where necessary. For any profession, reflective practice is essential since not two cases will ever be the same thus, it is critical to always remain reactive and reflective. Several studies have ascertained that reflective practice is beneficial when it comes to the delivery of client-centered services, and assist an individual
communication chapter 3 Maximum Performance, describe develop enhance communication abilities skills future (15 marks). Part 2: EITHER: imagine brought a consultant offer advice communication processes business/organisation work ( worked recently). Communications The modern day business society is extremely dynamic and competitive. In the context of increasing forces of globalization, economic agents transcend boundaries and strengthen their competitive positions. This virtually means that the companies are presented with two different situations. For
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