16 Dec Communication in Organizations University of California San Diego

The purpose of this assignment is to do an analysis on the diverse theories and concepts learned in COMM 110G, and to describe how you can apply these concepts to your professional careers.

*Please do not use any Generative AI tools, even in helping to structure your responses. You are young scholars and you got this on your own!

Part A: Individual Conceptualization of Organizational Communication (30 Points):

• Based on the diverse concepts /theories discussed in our book, how would you define Organizational Communication?

• Why is the study of Organizational Communication relevant and valuable to contemporary organizations?

Part B: Practical Application (30 Points):

• Which theoretical concepts from the ones discussed in Chapters 2-13 do you feel have a stronger practical application in your current (or most recent) organization/workplace?

• How can your current (or most recent) organization/workplace benefit from better understanding Organizational Communication theories/concepts? Why?

Part C: Professional Competitive Advantage (30 Points):

• Describe how the material covered in this course might help you become a more competitive professional.

• Provide two specific examples directly related to how you can apply the knowledge learned in class to your chosen professional/academic life.

Clear Writing, Grammar, and Following Directions (10 points)

• Remember to use your words rather than cutting and pasting. Likewise, try to avoid quotes unless absolutely necessary (which is unlikely).

• You do not need outside sources, though you may use them if you like. • You do not need a works cited page unless you are using outside sources, in which case

use APA style. • You may write this as one whole essay, or as three distinct parts.