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1. Topics in Organizational Communication assignment COMM 4145:
Organizational Comm
Topics in Organizational Communication assignmentCOMM 4145: Organizational
CommunicationSpring 2023Assignment overview: This assignment lays the foundation for
your other major assignmentsthis semester. To begin, please choose TWO topics in
organizational communication from thelist provided here that sound interesting. Then, for
each of the two topics, do some research.Based on what is learned from this assignment,
choose which of these two topics to continue toexplore for with an annotated bibliography
and research study proposal.Assignment specifics: For each of your two topics, please locate
a minimum of four peer-reviewed, academic journal articles that relate directly to the
specific topic. In total, locate eightacademic journal articles for this assignment. Read each
of these articles to learn more about thetwo different topics that are of interest. Then, write
a brief 250–300-word summary of about thetwo topics and state the way to investigate
within subsequent assignments.Components of assignment to submit with grading
information:o The titles, authors, and publication information for eight peer-reviewed
academicarticles that relate to the two topics you are investigating—four articles for
component: Each article is worth 5 points: 2.5 points forproviding the article’s information,
and 2.5 points for using proper APAstyle formatting. 8 peer-reviewed articles x 5 points
each = 40 points total.o One 250–300-word summary explaining the two topics researched.
This summaryshould: 1) overview the key points that you learned about both topics; 2)
comparethe aspects of the topics that you find interesting; 3) share which of the two
component: The grade will be based upon how completelyeach of the pieces discussed in
the paragraph above are addressed. Thissummary is worth 10 points.Topics in
organizational communication you may choose to investigate:Communication in
Employment InterviewsInformation-Seeking in SocializationThe Role Development
ProcessGiving and Receiving FeedbackSmall Group Decision MakingParticipation in
Decision MakingConflict Resolution StylesBargaining and Negotiation3rd Party Conflict
ResolutionCommunication in Organizational ChangeEmotional Labor in
OrganizationsCommunication as a Cause of BurnoutCommunicative Coping with
BurnoutDifferential Treatment in Culturally Diverse OrganizationsCommunication and
Customer Service in OrganizationsOrganizational Image ManagementCommunication Media

2. Usage in OrganizationsThe Effects of Communication TechnologiesCommunication in
Service OrganizationsGlobalization and Organizational Communication