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Questions and Answers of Communication

   

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1QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSAnswer 1:A large number of initiatives can be taken by an organization to improve communication. The first onewould be creating an environment marked by open communication in which all the members of theorganization are given liberty to share their feedback as well as any criticisms against particular concernsand issues. They should also be allowed to share interesting creative and innovative ideas which oftenlead to successful outcome. Such an open communication environment will help in building trust andrelationship. For example, if there is a conflict, the manager would call a meeting and ask all of them toclear their views, so a matter of transparency is maintained (Higg et al., 2016). Secondly, theorganizations can also employ an inclusive communication strategy where all members are advised totake part in decision making process. This encourages them to deliver more productivity. Further,introducing a two-way communication is very important which will work both vertically and horizontally.Not only seniors but also junior levels employees should have the authority to pass on information to theirrespective seniors. Moreover, they should make sure that the business communication has to be resultoriented which will focus on acquiring fruitful results of the organization. Lastly, the organization shouldmake use of several channels to make sure that information reached to every individual employeeperfectly. These would include making proper channels like face to face conversations, meetings, postingof memos, interacting via telephones, faxes, emails, social networking sites and others. The otherimportant strategy would be to conduct proper training where the individuals would be taught of theadvantages of effective listening, delivering messages actively and honestly in an open yet graciousmanners (Bunting, 2016). Being undemanding and clear-cut without being rude is very important.Communicating objectives and goal, making internal communication friendly are very importantstrategies. Other includes conducting virtual meetings and managing any communication issues withproper guidance and training are important. For example, global organizational are extensively usingvirtual meeting over the internet in the maintenance of the work flow, taking decisions and others.

2QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSAnswer 2:There are certain differences which can be noted by the leaders and managers. Leaders are individualswho create visions, but managers are those who create goals. Leaders inspire and engage team membersin turning visions into reality providing them with enthusiasm to think of and be a part of somethingchallenging and new. Managers focus on setting goals and thereby help in measuring and achieving thegoals. Secondly, when managers are considered to be the status quo, where they try to maintain thenatural flow of work in the present status keeping the flow disinterested, the leaders mainly act as changeagents where they embrace the strategy of innovation. Moreover, leaders are unique where they are self-aware and work actively to build their unique and unique and differentiated personal brands. Theymaintain transparency and are authentic. Managers are mainly seen to mimic the competencies as well asvarious behaviours which they learn from different individuals and thereby adopt their style of workingaccordingly (Bolman & Deal, 2014). When leaders are known to take risks, managers are known tocontrol risks. When leaders build relationships and mainly coach, managers build systems and processesand thereby direct the employees.Leadership mainly incorporates the attributes of change and leading people with followers. Managementmainly maintains the stability of work and helps in managing work with subordinates. Leadership haslong-term horizons where visions are set along a setting of direction. Management usually follows shortteam procedures with objectives where planning of details is done. Researchers suggest that leadership isa passion having personal charisma where cultures are shaped, and working style is proactive.Management, on the other hand, is more controlling with the exhibition of formal authority and enactingthe culture with reactive work output (Long, 2017).

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