COMM 306 1st Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Last Lecture I. SyllabusOutline of Current Lecture II. Organization CharacteristicsIII. Types of Organizational CommunicationIV. Structure of OrganizationsV. Culture of OrganizationsCurrent LectureOrganization Characteristics:1) Collection of Individuals2) Shared Goals3) Role Specialization: distribution of work4) Collaboration and Communication5) BoundariesOrganizational Communication Can Be Viewed As:1) A Process: linear occurrences through time2) People: traits and personalities of members3) Meaning: values, beliefs, symbols, and language 4) Messages: ways of communication5) Purpose: missionOrganizational Communication: process of creating, exchanging, interpreting, and storing messages within a system of human interrelationshipsTypes of Organizational Communication: 1) Business: employee skill set2) Managerial: manager skill set3) Corporate: public relationsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Structure of Organizations1) Hierarchy: vertical communication, power, and authoritya. Trap problems so not all reach the top of organization2) Differentiation and Specialization: division of labor3) Formalization: rules, regulations, and normsa. Written or orally passed on4) Time Orientation: planning and flow of workCulture of Organizations:1) Artifacts: visible or tangible features of organizational experiencea. Based on how long a member, scarcity, and varies by organizations2) Values: common beliefs and priorities of membersa. May be positive or negative3) Assumptions: taken-for-granted beliefs entrenched in
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